SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2114E

NWBKGB2114E belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Haverfordwest, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2114E

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2114E
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code14E
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchHaverfordwest
CityHaverfordwest
CountryUnited 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.
14E 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 uses BIC NWBKGB2114E?

NWBKGB2114E is the SWIFT/BIC code of Haverfordwest, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Haverfordwest, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2114E?

NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2114E is Haverfordwest. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2114E.

What does each part of NWBKGB2114E stand for?

NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 14E is the code of the department Haverfordwest.

Do I need NWBKGB2114E for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2114E.

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.

Has National Westminster Bank PLC got more 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.