SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2116P
NWBKGB2116P belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in St. Austell, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2116P |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 16P |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | St. Austell |
| City | St. Austell |
| 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.
- 16P 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 NWBKGB2116P?
NWBKGB2116P is the SWIFT/BIC code of St. Austell, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in St. Austell, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need NWBKGB2116P for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2116P.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2116P incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2116P against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2116P mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 16P identifies the branch St. Austell.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got 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.