SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2105U
NWBKGB2105U belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Westbourne, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2105U |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 05U |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Westbourne Bournemouth Branch |
| City | Westbourne |
| Country | United 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.
- 05U 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 SWIFT code NWBKGB2105U?
NWBKGB2105U is the SWIFT/BIC code of Westbourne Bournemouth Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Westbourne, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2105U incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2105U against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2105U?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2105U points to Westbourne Bournemouth Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2105U if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of NWBKGB2105U stand for?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 05U is the code of the branch Westbourne Bournemouth Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.