SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2122R
NWBKGB2122R belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2122R |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 22R |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Cardiff, 117 St Mary Street Branch |
| City | Cardiff |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 22R 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 is behind BIC NWBKGB2122R?
NWBKGB2122R is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cardiff, 117 St Mary Street Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need NWBKGB2122R to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2122R.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of NWBKGB2122R mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 22R is the code of the department Cardiff, 117 St Mary Street Branch.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have other 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.