SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2111E
NWBKGB2111E belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2111E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 11E |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Portsmouth, Commercial Road Branch |
| City | Portsmouth |
| Country | United 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.
- 11E 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2111E?
The code NWBKGB2111E belongs to Portsmouth, Commercial Road Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2111E?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2111E is Portsmouth, Commercial Road Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2111E.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2111E incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2111E with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of NWBKGB2111E mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 11E identifies the branch Portsmouth, Commercial Road Branch.
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 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.