SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2108P
NWBKGB2108P belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Cheadle (Cheshire), United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2108P |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 08P |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Cheadle, Stockport |
| City | Cheadle (Cheshire) |
| Country | United 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.
- 08P 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 BIC NWBKGB2108P?
NWBKGB2108P is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cheadle, Stockport, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Cheadle (Cheshire), United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got 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. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
Do I need NWBKGB2108P to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2108P.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2108P?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2108P points to Cheadle, Stockport. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2108P.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2108P with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2108P against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.