SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2123C
NWBKGB2123C belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Pontypridd, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2123C |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 23C |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Pontypridd Branch |
| City | Pontypridd |
| 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.
- 23C 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 SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2123C?
NWBKGB2123C identifies Pontypridd Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Pontypridd, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2123C mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 23C is the code of the branch Pontypridd Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2123C?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2123C points to Pontypridd Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2123C if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2123C incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2123C with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2123C for a euro transfer 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. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2123C.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.