SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2117R
NWBKGB2117R belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2117R |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 17R |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Perry Barr Branch |
| City | Birmingham |
| 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.
- 17R 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 BIC NWBKGB2117R?
NWBKGB2117R is the SWIFT/BIC code of Perry Barr Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2117R mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 17R is the code of the branch Perry Barr 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 happens if I use NWBKGB2117R incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2117R against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2117R?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2117R points to Perry Barr Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2117R.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.