SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2109B
NWBKGB2109B belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Alton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2109B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 09B |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Alton Branch |
| City | Alton |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 09B 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 NWBKGB2109B?
NWBKGB2109B identifies Alton Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Alton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need NWBKGB2109B for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2109B.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of NWBKGB2109B stand for?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 09B is the code of the department Alton Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2109B?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2109B is Alton Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2109B.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.