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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2122E

NWBKGB2122E belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Workington, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2122E

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2122E
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code22E
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchWorkington Branch
CityWorkington
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.
22E 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 code NWBKGB2122E?

The code NWBKGB2122E belongs to Workington Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Workington, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2122E?

NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2122E points to Workington Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2122E.

What happens if I use NWBKGB2122E incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2122E against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2122E stand for?

NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 22E identifies the branch Workington Branch.

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.