SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2106E
NWBKGB2106E belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Wakefield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2106E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 06E |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Wakefield Branch |
| City | Wakefield |
| 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.
- 06E 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 NWBKGB2106E?
NWBKGB2106E identifies Wakefield Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Wakefield, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2106E mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 06E identifies the department Wakefield Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2106E?
NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2106E is Wakefield Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NWBKGB2106E if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need NWBKGB2106E for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2106E.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
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. 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.