SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2114Y
NWBKGB2114Y belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2114Y |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 14Y |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Hebden Bridge |
| City | Hebden Bridge |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 14Y 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2114Y?
NWBKGB2114Y is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hebden Bridge, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2114Y?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2114Y is Hebden Bridge. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2114Y if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2114Y to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2114Y.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2114Y mean?
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 14Y identifies the branch Hebden Bridge.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.