SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2118B
NWBKGB2118B belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Solihull, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2118B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 18B |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Solihull, High Street Branch |
| City | Solihull |
| 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.
- 18B 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 NWBKGB2118B?
NWBKGB2118B identifies Solihull, High Street Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Solihull, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2118B?
NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2118B is Solihull, High Street Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NWBKGB2118B if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2118B to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2118B.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2118B 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 18B is the code of the branch Solihull, High Street Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.