SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2107L
NWBKGB2107L belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Hastings, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2107L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 07L |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Hastings Branch |
| City | Hastings |
| 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.
- 07L 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 code NWBKGB2107L?
NWBKGB2107L is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hastings Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Hastings, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2107L to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2107L.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2107L with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2107L against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.
What does each part of NWBKGB2107L stand for?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 07L is the code of the branch Hastings Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.