SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2121Q
NWBKGB2121Q belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Avonmouth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2121Q |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 21Q |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Avonmouth Branch |
| City | Avonmouth |
| 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.
- 21Q 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/BIC code NWBKGB2121Q?
NWBKGB2121Q is the SWIFT/BIC code of Avonmouth Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Avonmouth, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2121Q mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 21Q is the code of the department Avonmouth Branch.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2121Q with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2121Q with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need NWBKGB2121Q to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2121Q.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. 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.