SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2112A
NWBKGB2112A belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Hornchurch, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2112A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 12A |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Hornchurch Branch |
| City | Hornchurch |
| 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.
- 12A 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 NWBKGB2112A?
NWBKGB2112A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hornchurch Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Hornchurch, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of NWBKGB2112A mean?
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 12A is the code of the branch Hornchurch Branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2112A to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2112A.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.