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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2124L

NWBKGB2124L belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Canterbury, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2124L

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2124L
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code24L
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchCanterbury, City Centre Branch
CityCanterbury
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
24L 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 uses SWIFT code NWBKGB2124L?

NWBKGB2124L is the SWIFT/BIC code of Canterbury, City Centre Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Canterbury, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2124L mean?

NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 24L identifies the department Canterbury, City Centre Branch.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2124L?

NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2124L is Canterbury, City Centre Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2124L if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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.

What happens if I use NWBKGB2124L incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2124L against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.

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