SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2105P
NWBKGB2105P belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Hinckley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2105P |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 05P |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Hinckley Branch |
| City | Hinckley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 05P 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2105P?
NWBKGB2105P is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hinckley Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Hinckley, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2105P?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2105P points to Hinckley Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2105P if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2105P with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2105P with the recipient 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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2105P 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 05P identifies the branch Hinckley Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.