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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2109N

NWBKGB2109N belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2109N

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2109N
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code09N
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchUrmston Branch
CityManchester
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
09N 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 is behind SWIFT code NWBKGB2109N?

NWBKGB2109N is the SWIFT/BIC code of Urmston Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use NWBKGB2109N with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2109N with the recipient before sending.

Does National Westminster Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 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.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2109N?

NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2109N is Urmston Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2109N if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need NWBKGB2109N to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2109N.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.