SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2105Q
NWBKGB2105Q belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Dorchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2105Q |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 05Q |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Dorchester Branch |
| City | Dorchester |
| 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.
- 05Q 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 bank is behind BIC NWBKGB2105Q?
The code NWBKGB2105Q belongs to Dorchester Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Dorchester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need NWBKGB2105Q for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2105Q.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2105Q with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2105Q against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2105Q mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 05Q is the code of the branch Dorchester Branch.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.