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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2125A

NWBKGB2125A belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Coventry, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2125A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2125A
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code25A
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchCoventry, Cheylesmore Branch
CityCoventry
CountryUnited 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.
25A 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2125A?

The code NWBKGB2125A belongs to Coventry, Cheylesmore Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Coventry, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.

How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need NWBKGB2125A to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2125A.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2125A?

NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2125A points to Coventry, Cheylesmore Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2125A if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2125A mean?

NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 25A identifies the department Coventry, Cheylesmore Branch.

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