SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2120D
NWBKGB2120D belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Brighton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2120D |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 20D |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Brighton, Lewes Road Branch |
| City | Brighton |
| Country | United 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.
- 20D 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2120D?
NWBKGB2120D identifies Brighton, Lewes Road Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Brighton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of NWBKGB2120D stand for?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 20D is the code of the branch Brighton, Lewes Road Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2120D?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2120D points to Brighton, Lewes Road Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2120D if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2120D with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2120D against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
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.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.