SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2121R
NWBKGB2121R belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2121R |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 21R |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Henleaze, Bristol Branch |
| City | Bristol |
| Country | United 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.
- 21R 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2121R?
NWBKGB2121R is the SWIFT/BIC code of Henleaze, Bristol Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2121R incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2121R against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2121R 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 NWBKGB2121R.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2121R mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 21R is the code of the branch Henleaze, Bristol Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers 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.