SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2105V
NWBKGB2105V belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Barnstaple, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2105V |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 05V |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Barnstaple, High Street Branch |
| City | Barnstaple |
| Country | United 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.
- 05V 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 is behind BIC NWBKGB2105V?
NWBKGB2105V identifies Barnstaple, High Street Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Barnstaple, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2105V incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2105V with the recipient before sending.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got more 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.
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, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2105V to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2105V.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2105V?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2105V is Barnstaple, High Street Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NWBKGB2105V 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.