SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2109Z
NWBKGB2109Z belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Sheerness, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2109Z |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 09Z |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Sheerness Branch |
| City | Sheerness |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 09Z 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2109Z?
NWBKGB2109Z identifies Sheerness Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Sheerness, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
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 does each part of NWBKGB2109Z stand for?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 09Z is the code of the department Sheerness Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2109Z?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2109Z is Sheerness Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2109Z if the recipient asks for it.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next 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.