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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2111U

NWBKGB2111U belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Bingley, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2111U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2111U
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code11U
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchBingley Branch
CityBingley
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
11U 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 SWIFT code NWBKGB2111U?

NWBKGB2111U is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bingley Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Bingley, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2111U?

NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2111U is Bingley Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2111U if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of NWBKGB2111U stand for?

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 11U identifies the department Bingley Branch.

Does National Westminster Bank PLC have other 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.

Do I need NWBKGB2111U to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2111U.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments 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.