SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2108N
NWBKGB2108N belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in New Malden, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2108N |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 08N |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | New Malden Branch |
| City | New Malden |
| 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.
- 08N 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 uses BIC NWBKGB2108N?
The code NWBKGB2108N belongs to New Malden Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in New Malden, 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 normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2108N mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 08N identifies the department New Malden Branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2108N for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2108N.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have other 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. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2108N?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2108N points to New Malden Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2108N if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.