SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2117J
NWBKGB2117J belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2117J |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 17J |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Erdington, 75 High Street Branch |
| City | Birmingham |
| 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.
- 17J 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 BIC NWBKGB2117J?
The code NWBKGB2117J belongs to Erdington, 75 High Street Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Birmingham, 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 – our database contains 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.
Do I need NWBKGB2117J to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2117J.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest 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 transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2117J?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2117J is Erdington, 75 High Street Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2117J.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.