SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2116L
NWBKGB2116L belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Gainsborough, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2116L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 16L |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Gainsborough |
| City | Gainsborough |
| Country | United 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.
- 16L 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 BIC NWBKGB2116L?
NWBKGB2116L identifies Gainsborough, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Gainsborough, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2116L 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. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2116L.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2116L with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2116L against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2116L stand for?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 16L identifies the branch Gainsborough.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. 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.