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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2118U

NWBKGB2118U belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Bradford, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2118U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2118U
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code18U
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchBradford Business Centre
CityBradford
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
18U 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 NWBKGB2118U?

NWBKGB2118U identifies Bradford Business Centre, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Bradford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter NWBKGB2118U incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2118U with the recipient before sending.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2118U stand for?

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 18U is the code of the department Bradford Business Centre.

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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2118U?

NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2118U is Bradford Business Centre. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2118U.

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