SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2121F
NWBKGB2121F belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Bedminster, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2121F |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 21F |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bedminster Branch |
| City | Bedminster |
| 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.
- 21F 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 uses SWIFT code NWBKGB2121F?
The code NWBKGB2121F belongs to Bedminster Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Bedminster, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of NWBKGB2121F mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 21F identifies the branch Bedminster Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2121F?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2121F points to Bedminster Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2121F.
Do I need NWBKGB2121F to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of 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 NWBKGB2121F.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.