SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2120Q
NWBKGB2120Q belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Bromley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2120Q |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 20Q |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bromley Branch |
| City | Bromley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 20Q 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 is behind BIC NWBKGB2120Q?
NWBKGB2120Q identifies Bromley Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Bromley, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly 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 1–3 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2120Q to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2120Q.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got 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.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2120Q?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2120Q points to Bromley Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2120Q.
What does each part of NWBKGB2120Q mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 20Q is the code of the branch Bromley Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.