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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2109S

NWBKGB2109S belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Minehead, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2109S

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2109S
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code09S
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchMinehead Branch
CityMinehead
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.
09S 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 NWBKGB2109S?

NWBKGB2109S identifies Minehead Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Minehead, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I use NWBKGB2109S with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2109S against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.

Do I need NWBKGB2109S to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2109S.

How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What does each part of NWBKGB2109S mean?

NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 09S identifies the branch Minehead Branch.

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