SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2122C
NWBKGB2122C belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Keswick, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2122C |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 22C |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Keswick Branch |
| City | Keswick |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 22C 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 NWBKGB2122C?
NWBKGB2122C identifies Keswick Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Keswick, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2122C?
NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2122C is Keswick Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2122C if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need NWBKGB2122C to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2122C.
What does each part of NWBKGB2122C mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 22C identifies the department Keswick Branch.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. 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.