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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2123V

NWBKGB2123V belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Chelmsford, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2123V

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2123V
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code23V
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchGreat Baddow, Chelmsford Branch
CityChelmsford
CountryUnited 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.
23V 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 NWBKGB2123V?

NWBKGB2123V identifies Great Baddow, Chelmsford Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Chelmsford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need NWBKGB2123V to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2123V.

What does each part of NWBKGB2123V stand for?

NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 23V identifies the department Great Baddow, Chelmsford Branch.

What happens if I enter NWBKGB2123V incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2123V with the recipient before sending.

Has National Westminster Bank PLC got more 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. 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.