SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2113W
NWBKGB2113W belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Ashford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2113W |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 13W |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Ashford, Kent High Street Branch |
| City | Ashford |
| 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.
- 13W 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 NWBKGB2113W?
NWBKGB2113W identifies Ashford, Kent High Street Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Ashford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2113W?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2113W is Ashford, Kent High Street Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2113W.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2113W mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 13W identifies the branch Ashford, Kent High Street Branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2113W for a euro transfer 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 still need NWBKGB2113W.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2113W with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2113W against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.