SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2105M

NWBKGB2105M belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Egham, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2105M

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2105M
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code05M
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchEgham Branch
CityEgham
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
05M 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

What bank uses BIC NWBKGB2105M?

NWBKGB2105M is the SWIFT/BIC code of Egham Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Egham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need NWBKGB2105M to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2105M.

What does each part of NWBKGB2105M stand for?

NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 05M is the code of the department Egham Branch.

What happens if I enter NWBKGB2105M incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2105M against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.

Does National Westminster Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.