SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2119H
NWBKGB2119H belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Bournemouth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2119H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 19H |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Hampshire Centre Branch |
| City | Bournemouth |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 19H 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
What bank uses SWIFT code NWBKGB2119H?
NWBKGB2119H is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hampshire Centre Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2119H mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 19H identifies the branch Hampshire Centre Branch.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
Do I need NWBKGB2119H to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2119H.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2119H incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2119H against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.