SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2117U
NWBKGB2117U belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2117U |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 17U |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Smethwick Branch |
| City | Birmingham |
| Country | United 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.
- 17U 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
What bank uses SWIFT code NWBKGB2117U?
NWBKGB2117U is the SWIFT/BIC code of Smethwick 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.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got more 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.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2117U?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2117U is Smethwick Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2117U.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2117U stand for?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 17U identifies the branch Smethwick Branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2117U for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2117U.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.