SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2120S
NWBKGB2120S belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in West Wickham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2120S |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 20S |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | West Wickham Branch |
| City | West Wickham |
| 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.
- 20S 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 NWBKGB2120S?
NWBKGB2120S is the SWIFT/BIC code of West Wickham Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in West Wickham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2120S mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 20S is the code of the branch West Wickham Branch.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2120S to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2120S.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
What is the best way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.