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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2122K

NWBKGB2122K belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Saffron Walden, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2122K

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2122K
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code22K
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchSaffron Walden Branch
CitySaffron Walden
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
22K 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 code NWBKGB2122K?

NWBKGB2122K identifies Saffron Walden Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Saffron Walden, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

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 does each part of NWBKGB2122K mean?

NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 22K identifies the department Saffron Walden Branch.

Do I need NWBKGB2122K to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2122K.

How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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. 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.