SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2124J
NWBKGB2124J belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Croydon, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2124J |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 24J |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Croydon, Whitgift Centre Branch |
| City | Croydon |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 24J 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 NWBKGB2124J?
NWBKGB2124J is the SWIFT/BIC code of Croydon, Whitgift Centre Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Croydon, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2124J?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2124J is Croydon, Whitgift Centre Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2124J if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2124J stand for?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 24J identifies the branch Croydon, Whitgift Centre Branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2124J 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 NWBKGB2124J.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.