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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2105Z

NWBKGB2105Z belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in West Bromwich, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2105Z

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2105Z
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code05Z
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchWest Bromwich Branch
CityWest Bromwich
CountryUnited 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.
05Z 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 NWBKGB2105Z?

NWBKGB2105Z identifies West Bromwich Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in West Bromwich, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2105Z?

NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2105Z is West Bromwich Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2105Z if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of NWBKGB2105Z 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 05Z identifies the branch West Bromwich Branch.

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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.

How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need NWBKGB2105Z to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2105Z.

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