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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2122B

NWBKGB2122B belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Penrith, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2122B

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2122B
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code22B
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchPenrith Branch
CityPenrith
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
22B 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/BIC code NWBKGB2122B?

The code NWBKGB2122B belongs to Penrith Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Penrith, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I enter NWBKGB2122B with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2122B with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2122B 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 22B identifies the department Penrith Branch.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2122B?

NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2122B is Penrith Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2122B if the recipient asks for it.

Has National Westminster Bank PLC got more 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.

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