SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2114R
NWBKGB2114R belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Longton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2114R |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 14R |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Longton |
| City | Longton |
| Country | United 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.
- 14R 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 SWIFT code NWBKGB2114R?
NWBKGB2114R is the SWIFT/BIC code of Longton, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Longton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of NWBKGB2114R 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 14R identifies the department Longton.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2114R incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2114R against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.
Do I need NWBKGB2114R to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2114R.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have more 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.