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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2121Z

NWBKGB2121Z belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Hanham, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2121Z

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2121Z
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code21Z
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchHanham Branch
CityHanham
CountryUnited 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.
21Z 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

What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2121Z?

The code NWBKGB2121Z belongs to Hanham Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Hanham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2121Z?

NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2121Z is Hanham Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NWBKGB2121Z if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of NWBKGB2121Z stand for?

NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 21Z is the code of the department Hanham Branch.

Does National Westminster Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.

How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need NWBKGB2121Z to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2121Z.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.