SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2112X
NWBKGB2112X belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2112X |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 12X |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Tunbridge Wells, 89 Mount Pleasant Branch |
| City | Tunbridge Wells |
| 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.
- 12X 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 is behind BIC NWBKGB2112X?
NWBKGB2112X identifies Tunbridge Wells, 89 Mount Pleasant Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Do I need NWBKGB2112X for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2112X.
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.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2112X stand for?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 12X is the code of the department Tunbridge Wells, 89 Mount Pleasant 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, 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.