SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2112B
NWBKGB2112B belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Colchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2112B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 12B |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Colchester Branch |
| City | Colchester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 12B 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 NWBKGB2112B?
NWBKGB2112B is the SWIFT/BIC code of Colchester Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Colchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2112B mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 12B identifies the branch Colchester Branch.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2112B incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2112B against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2112B?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2112B points to Colchester Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2112B if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.