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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2112W

NWBKGB2112W belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2112W

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2112W
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code12W
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchHanley
CityStoke-On-Trent
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
12W 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 NWBKGB2112W?

NWBKGB2112W identifies Hanley, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use NWBKGB2112W with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2112W with the recipient before sending.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need NWBKGB2112W for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2112W.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2112W?

NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2112W is Hanley. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NWBKGB2112W if the recipient asks for it.

Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other 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. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.