SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2121M
NWBKGB2121M belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Westbury-On-Trym, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2121M |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 21M |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Westbury-On-Trym Branch |
| City | Westbury-On-Trym |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 21M 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 NWBKGB2121M?
NWBKGB2121M identifies Westbury-On-Trym Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Westbury-On-Trym, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of NWBKGB2121M 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 21M is the code of the branch Westbury-On-Trym Branch.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2121M incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2121M with the recipient before sending.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2121M to send euros 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. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2121M.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.