SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2116A
NWBKGB2116A belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Melton Mowbray, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2116A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 16A |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Melton Mowbray |
| City | Melton Mowbray |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 16A 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 BIC NWBKGB2116A?
The code NWBKGB2116A belongs to Melton Mowbray, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Melton Mowbray, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2116A?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2116A is Melton Mowbray. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2116A.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2116A 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 16A identifies the department Melton Mowbray.
Do I need NWBKGB2116A to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2116A.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.