SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2121T
NWBKGB2121T belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2121T |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 21T |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Knowle, Bristol Branch |
| City | Bristol |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 21T 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 BIC NWBKGB2121T?
The code NWBKGB2121T belongs to Knowle, Bristol Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2121T mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 21T is the code of the branch Knowle, Bristol Branch.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2121T with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2121T with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2121T 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 NWBKGB2121T.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. 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.