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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2117D

NWBKGB2117D belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2117D

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2117D
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code17D
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchSparkhill, Birmingham Branch
CityBirmingham
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
17D 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 SWIFT code NWBKGB2117D?

NWBKGB2117D identifies Sparkhill, Birmingham Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use NWBKGB2117D incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2117D against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.

What is the best way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2117D?

NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2117D points to Sparkhill, Birmingham Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NWBKGB2117D if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of NWBKGB2117D mean?

NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 17D identifies the branch Sparkhill, Birmingham Branch.

Do I need NWBKGB2117D for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2117D.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.