SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2113Y
NWBKGB2113Y belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Grimsby, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2113Y |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 13Y |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Grimsby Docks Branch |
| City | Grimsby |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 13Y 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 SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2113Y?
NWBKGB2113Y identifies Grimsby Docks Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Grimsby, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2113Y incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2113Y with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need NWBKGB2113Y to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2113Y.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2113Y mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 13Y is the code of the department Grimsby Docks Branch.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. 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.