SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2105L
NWBKGB2105L belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Burslem, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2105L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 05L |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Burslem, Stoke On Trent Branch |
| City | Burslem |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NWBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 05L Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2105L?
The code NWBKGB2105L belongs to Burslem, Stoke On Trent Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Burslem, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2105L with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2105L against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2105L?
NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2105L is Burslem, Stoke On Trent Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2105L if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2105L mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 05L is the code of the department Burslem, Stoke On Trent Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.