SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2119F
NWBKGB2119F belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Bournemouth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2119F |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 19F |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Southbourne Grove Branch |
| City | Bournemouth |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 19F 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2119F?
The code NWBKGB2119F belongs to Southbourne Grove Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2119F stand for?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 19F identifies the branch Southbourne Grove Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2119F?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2119F is Southbourne Grove Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2119F.
Do I need NWBKGB2119F for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2119F.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.