SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2124Z
NWBKGB2124Z belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Coventry, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2124Z |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 24Z |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Coventry, Walsgrave Road Branch |
| City | Coventry |
| 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.
- 24Z 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2124Z?
NWBKGB2124Z identifies Coventry, Walsgrave Road Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Coventry, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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 enter NWBKGB2124Z with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2124Z with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2124Z?
NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2124Z points to Coventry, Walsgrave Road Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2124Z.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2124Z mean?
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 24Z is the code of the branch Coventry, Walsgrave Road Branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2124Z 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 NWBKGB2124Z.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.