SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2120X
NWBKGB2120X belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Chipping Sodbury, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2120X |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 20X |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Chipping Sodbury Branch |
| City | Chipping Sodbury |
| 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.
- 20X 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 BIC NWBKGB2120X?
NWBKGB2120X identifies Chipping Sodbury Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Chipping Sodbury, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2120X?
NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2120X is Chipping Sodbury Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2120X if the recipient asks for it.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2120X stand for?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 20X identifies the branch Chipping Sodbury Branch.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2120X incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2120X against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
Do I need NWBKGB2120X for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2120X.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.