SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2114P

NWBKGB2114P belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Ormskirk, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2114P

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2114P
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code14P
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchOrmskirk
CityOrmskirk
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
14P 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 NWBKGB2114P?

NWBKGB2114P identifies Ormskirk, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Ormskirk, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I enter NWBKGB2114P with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2114P with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2114P?

NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2114P points to Ormskirk. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2114P if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2114P stand for?

NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 14P is the code of the branch Ormskirk.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.