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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2118M

NWBKGB2118M belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Blackburn, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2118M

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2118M
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code18M
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchBlackburn Branch
CityBlackburn
CountryUnited 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.
18M 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 is behind BIC NWBKGB2118M?

NWBKGB2118M is the SWIFT/BIC code of Blackburn Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Blackburn, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need NWBKGB2118M for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2118M.

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. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.

How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I use NWBKGB2118M with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2118M with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2118M?

NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2118M is Blackburn Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2118M if the recipient asks for it.

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