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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2122J

NWBKGB2122J belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2122J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2122J
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code22J
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchCambridge, Fitzroy Street Branch
CityCambridge
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
22J 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 NWBKGB2122J?

The code NWBKGB2122J belongs to Cambridge, Fitzroy Street Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does National Westminster Bank PLC have more 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.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2122J?

NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2122J points to Cambridge, Fitzroy Street Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2122J if the recipient asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?

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

Do I need NWBKGB2122J to send euros 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 NWBKGB2122J.

What happens if I enter NWBKGB2122J with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2122J against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.

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