SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2116W
NWBKGB2116W belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Wallingford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2116W |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 16W |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Wallingford |
| City | Wallingford |
| 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.
- 16W 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2116W?
NWBKGB2116W identifies Wallingford, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Wallingford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have other 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.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2116W incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2116W with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2116W?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2116W points to Wallingford. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2116W if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2116W to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2116W.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.