SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2106R

NWBKGB2106R belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Burton-On-Trent, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2106R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2106R
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code06R
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchBurton-On-Trent Branch
CityBurton-On-Trent
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
06R 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 NWBKGB2106R?

The code NWBKGB2106R belongs to Burton-On-Trent Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Burton-On-Trent, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2106R 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 06R is the code of the branch Burton-On-Trent Branch.

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. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.

What happens if I enter NWBKGB2106R incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2106R with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2106R?

NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2106R points to Burton-On-Trent Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2106R.

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