SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2121C
NWBKGB2121C belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Weston-Super-Mare, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2121C |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 21C |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Weston-Super-Mare Branch |
| City | Weston-Super-Mare |
| 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.
- 21C 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 NWBKGB2121C?
NWBKGB2121C is the SWIFT/BIC code of Weston-Super-Mare Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Weston-Super-Mare, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2121C?
NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2121C points to Weston-Super-Mare Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2121C.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2121C for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2121C.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2121C 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 21C is the code of the branch Weston-Super-Mare Branch.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.