SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2122M
NWBKGB2122M belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2122M |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 22M |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | St Andrew's Street Branch |
| City | Cambridge |
| Country | United 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.
- 22M 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2122M?
The code NWBKGB2122M belongs to St Andrew's Street Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of NWBKGB2122M stand for?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 22M is the code of the department St Andrew's Street Branch.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2122M incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2122M with the recipient before you confirm.
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.
Do I need NWBKGB2122M for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2122M.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.