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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2121J

NWBKGB2121J belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2121J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2121J
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code21J
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchBishopston Branch
CityBristol
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
21J 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 BIC NWBKGB2121J?

NWBKGB2121J is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bishopston Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific 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. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.

What happens if I enter NWBKGB2121J with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2121J against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2121J?

NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2121J points to Bishopston Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2121J.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2121J 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 21J is the code of the branch Bishopston Branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services 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.