SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2116X
NWBKGB2116X belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Ferndown, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2116X |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 16X |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Ferndown |
| City | Ferndown |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 16X 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 NWBKGB2116X?
NWBKGB2116X is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ferndown, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Ferndown, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2116X 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 16X is the code of the department Ferndown.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2116X?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2116X is Ferndown. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2116X.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.
Do I need NWBKGB2116X for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2116X.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.