SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2121S
NWBKGB2121S belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2121S |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 21S |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Shirehampton 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.
- 21S 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 NWBKGB2121S?
NWBKGB2121S is the SWIFT/BIC code of Shirehampton 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 enter NWBKGB2121S with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2121S with the recipient before sending.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2121S?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2121S is Shirehampton Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2121S if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2121S 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 21S identifies the department Shirehampton Branch.
What is the best way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.