SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2112T
NWBKGB2112T belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in York, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2112T |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 12T |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | York Centre Branch |
| City | York |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 12T 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 is behind BIC NWBKGB2112T?
NWBKGB2112T identifies York Centre Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in York, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2112T with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2112T against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2112T?
NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2112T points to York Centre Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2112T.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2112T mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 12T is the code of the branch York Centre Branch.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.