SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2122V
NWBKGB2122V belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2122V |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 22V |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Cardiff Bay Branch |
| City | Cardiff |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 22V 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 BIC NWBKGB2122V?
The code NWBKGB2122V belongs to Cardiff Bay Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific 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.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2122V?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2122V is Cardiff Bay Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2122V.
Do I need NWBKGB2122V to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2122V.
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.
What does each part of NWBKGB2122V 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 22V identifies the branch Cardiff Bay Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.