SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2107A
NWBKGB2107A belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Newcastle, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2107A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 07A |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Newcastle, Staff, High Street Branch |
| City | Newcastle |
| 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.
- 07A 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 SWIFT code NWBKGB2107A?
NWBKGB2107A identifies Newcastle, Staff, High Street Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Newcastle, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2107A?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2107A is Newcastle, Staff, High Street Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2107A.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of NWBKGB2107A 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 07A identifies the branch Newcastle, Staff, High Street Branch.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
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 NWBKGB2107A 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 do need NWBKGB2107A.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.