SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2110A

NWBKGB2110A belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Halesowen, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2110A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2110A
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code10A
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchHalesowen Branch
CityHalesowen
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.
10A 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/BIC code NWBKGB2110A?

NWBKGB2110A identifies Halesowen Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Halesowen, 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, 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.

What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?

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

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2110A?

NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2110A is Halesowen Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2110A if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2110A stand for?

NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 10A is the code of the branch Halesowen Branch.

Do I need NWBKGB2110A to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2110A.

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