SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2122A
NWBKGB2122A belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2122A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 22A |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bristol City Office |
| City | Bristol |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 22A 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 is behind BIC NWBKGB2122A?
NWBKGB2122A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bristol City Office, 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.
Do I need NWBKGB2122A for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2122A.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2122A incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2122A with the recipient before sending.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2122A?
NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2122A points to Bristol City Office. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2122A.
What does each part of NWBKGB2122A mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 22A is the code of the department Bristol City Office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.