SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2109R
NWBKGB2109R belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Heathfield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2109R |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 09R |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Heathfield Branch |
| City | Heathfield |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 09R 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 SWIFT code NWBKGB2109R?
NWBKGB2109R is the SWIFT/BIC code of Heathfield Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Heathfield, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other 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.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2109R with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2109R against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2109R?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2109R points to Heathfield Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2109R if the recipient asks for it.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2109R for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2109R.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.