SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2107J

NWBKGB2107J belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Durham, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2107J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2107J
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code07J
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchDurham Branch
CityDurham
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
07J 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 uses SWIFT code NWBKGB2107J?

The code NWBKGB2107J belongs to Durham Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Durham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of NWBKGB2107J stand for?

NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 07J identifies the department Durham Branch.

What happens if I enter NWBKGB2107J with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2107J with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need NWBKGB2107J to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2107J.

How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Has National Westminster Bank PLC got 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.