SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2113P
NWBKGB2113P belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Ashton-Under-Lyne, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2113P |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 13P |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Ashton-Under-Lyne Branch |
| City | Ashton-Under-Lyne |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 13P 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 bank is behind SWIFT code NWBKGB2113P?
NWBKGB2113P is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ashton-Under-Lyne Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Ashton-Under-Lyne, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2113P 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 13P is the code of the department Ashton-Under-Lyne Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2113P?
NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2113P is Ashton-Under-Lyne Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2113P.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2113P to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2113P.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2113P with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2113P with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.