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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2117N

NWBKGB2117N belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2117N

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2117N
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code17N
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchBirmingham, Northfield Branch
CityBirmingham
CountryUnited 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.
17N 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2117N?

NWBKGB2117N is the SWIFT/BIC code of Birmingham, Northfield Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of NWBKGB2117N mean?

NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 17N is the code of the department Birmingham, Northfield Branch.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I enter NWBKGB2117N incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2117N against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2117N?

NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2117N is Birmingham, Northfield Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2117N.

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