SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2125Q
NWBKGB2125Q belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Dartford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2125Q |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 25Q |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Dartford Branch |
| City | Dartford |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 25Q 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 BIC NWBKGB2125Q?
NWBKGB2125Q is the SWIFT/BIC code of Dartford Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Dartford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2125Q?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2125Q is Dartford Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2125Q if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2125Q with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2125Q against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2125Q mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 25Q is the code of the branch Dartford Branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2125Q to send euros 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 NWBKGB2125Q.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.