SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2119Y
NWBKGB2119Y belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Broadwater, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2119Y |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 19Y |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Broadwater Branch |
| City | Broadwater |
| 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.
- 19Y 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 SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2119Y?
NWBKGB2119Y is the SWIFT/BIC code of Broadwater Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Broadwater, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2119Y incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2119Y with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2119Y?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2119Y is Broadwater Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2119Y if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of NWBKGB2119Y mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 19Y is the code of the department Broadwater Branch.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have more 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.