SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2109Y
NWBKGB2109Y belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Street, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2109Y |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 09Y |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Street Branch |
| City | Street |
| 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.
- 09Y 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 BIC NWBKGB2109Y?
NWBKGB2109Y identifies Street Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Street, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2109Y to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2109Y.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2109Y stand for?
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 09Y identifies the department Street Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2109Y?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2109Y is Street Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2109Y.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.