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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2120G

NWBKGB2120G belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Seaford, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2120G

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2120G
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code20G
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchSeaford Branch
CitySeaford
CountryUnited 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.
20G 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 BIC NWBKGB2120G?

The code NWBKGB2120G belongs to Seaford Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Seaford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter NWBKGB2120G incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2120G with the recipient before sending.

Do I need NWBKGB2120G to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2120G.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2120G?

NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2120G is Seaford Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NWBKGB2120G if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What does each part of NWBKGB2120G mean?

NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 20G identifies the department Seaford Branch.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.