SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2121N
NWBKGB2121N belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Portishead, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2121N |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 21N |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Portishead Branch |
| City | Portishead |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 21N 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2121N?
The code NWBKGB2121N belongs to Portishead Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Portishead, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2121N to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2121N.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2121N with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2121N with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2121N mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 21N identifies the department Portishead Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.