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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2105S

NWBKGB2105S belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Petersfield, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2105S

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2105S
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code05S
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchPetersfield Branch
CityPetersfield
CountryUnited 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.
05S 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 is behind BIC NWBKGB2105S?

NWBKGB2105S is the SWIFT/BIC code of Petersfield Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Petersfield, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Yes – we list 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I enter NWBKGB2105S with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2105S against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.

Do I need NWBKGB2105S to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2105S.

How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2105S?

NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2105S points to Petersfield Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2105S if the recipient asks for it.

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