SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2118Z
NWBKGB2118Z belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Bournemouth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2118Z |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 18Z |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Upper Parkstone Branch |
| City | Bournemouth |
| 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.
- 18Z 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 NWBKGB2118Z?
NWBKGB2118Z is the SWIFT/BIC code of Upper Parkstone Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2118Z?
NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2118Z is Upper Parkstone Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2118Z if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2118Z mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 18Z is the code of the branch Upper Parkstone Branch.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other 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.
Do I need NWBKGB2118Z for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2118Z.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2118Z with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2118Z with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.