SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2109X

NWBKGB2109X belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Basford, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2109X

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2109X
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code09X
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchBasford, Nottingham Branch
CityBasford
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
09X 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 bank is behind BIC NWBKGB2109X?

NWBKGB2109X identifies Basford, Nottingham Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Basford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2109X?

NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2109X is Basford, Nottingham Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2109X if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2109X mean?

NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 09X identifies the department Basford, Nottingham Branch.

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.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers 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.