SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2120V
NWBKGB2120V belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Bromley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2120V |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 20V |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Swanley, Kent Branch |
| City | Bromley |
| 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.
- 20V 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 is behind SWIFT code NWBKGB2120V?
The code NWBKGB2120V belongs to Swanley, Kent Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Bromley, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2120V to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2120V.
What does each part of NWBKGB2120V stand for?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 20V identifies the branch Swanley, Kent Branch.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
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.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2120V with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2120V against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.