SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2116U
NWBKGB2116U belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Buckingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2116U |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 16U |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Buckingham |
| City | Buckingham |
| 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.
- 16U 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2116U?
The code NWBKGB2116U belongs to Buckingham, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Buckingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of NWBKGB2116U stand for?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 16U identifies the branch Buckingham.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2116U with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2116U against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2116U to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2116U.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other 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. 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.