SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2124S
NWBKGB2124S belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Birchington-On-Sea, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2124S |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 24S |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Birchington-On-Sea Branch |
| City | Birchington-On-Sea |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 24S 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 bank is behind BIC NWBKGB2124S?
The code NWBKGB2124S belongs to Birchington-On-Sea Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Birchington-On-Sea, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2124S?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2124S points to Birchington-On-Sea Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2124S.
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. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2124S mean?
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 24S is the code of the department Birchington-On-Sea Branch.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2124S for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2124S.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.