SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2120L
NWBKGB2120L belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Shoreham-By-Sea, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2120L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 20L |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Shoreham-By-Sea Branch |
| City | Shoreham-By-Sea |
| 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.
- 20L 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 code NWBKGB2120L?
NWBKGB2120L is the SWIFT/BIC code of Shoreham-By-Sea Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Shoreham-By-Sea, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2120L mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 20L is the code of the branch Shoreham-By-Sea Branch.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2120L incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2120L with the recipient before sending.
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. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2120L?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2120L points to Shoreham-By-Sea Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2120L if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.