SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2123D
NWBKGB2123D belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2123D |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 23D |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Llanishen,cardiff Customer Serv Bch |
| City | Cardiff |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 23D 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 is behind BIC NWBKGB2123D?
The code NWBKGB2123D belongs to Llanishen,cardiff Customer Serv Bch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2123D?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2123D points to Llanishen,cardiff Customer Serv Bch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2123D.
What does each part of NWBKGB2123D mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 23D is the code of the branch Llanishen,cardiff Customer Serv Bch.
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.
Do I need NWBKGB2123D to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2123D.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. 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.