SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2124C
NWBKGB2124C belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Caterham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2124C |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 24C |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Caterham Branch |
| City | Caterham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 24C 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 NWBKGB2124C?
The code NWBKGB2124C belongs to Caterham Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Caterham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2124C incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2124C with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2124C?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2124C is Caterham Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2124C if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2124C stand for?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 24C is the code of the department Caterham Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.