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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2117Z

NWBKGB2117Z belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2117Z

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2117Z
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code17Z
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchWashwood Heath Branch
CityBirmingham
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
17Z 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 SWIFT code NWBKGB2117Z?

The code NWBKGB2117Z belongs to Washwood Heath 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 does each part of NWBKGB2117Z stand for?

NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 17Z is the code of the department Washwood Heath Branch.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2117Z?

NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2117Z is Washwood Heath Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2117Z.

What happens if I enter NWBKGB2117Z incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2117Z with the recipient before you confirm.

What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?

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

Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.

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