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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2123H

NWBKGB2123H belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Penarth, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2123H

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2123H
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code23H
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchPenarth Branch
CityPenarth
CountryUnited 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.
23H 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 uses BIC NWBKGB2123H?

The code NWBKGB2123H belongs to Penarth Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Penarth, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use NWBKGB2123H with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2123H against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.

Do I need NWBKGB2123H to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2123H.

How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2123H?

NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2123H points to Penarth Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2123H if the recipient asks for it.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.