SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2106J
NWBKGB2106J belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Tonbridge, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2106J |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 06J |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Tonbridge Branch |
| City | Tonbridge |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 06J 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2106J?
The code NWBKGB2106J belongs to Tonbridge Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Tonbridge, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2106J for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2106J.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got more 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.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2106J?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2106J is Tonbridge Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2106J.
What does each part of NWBKGB2106J mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 06J is the code of the department Tonbridge Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.