SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2126F
NWBKGB2126F belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Melbourne, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2126F |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 26F |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Melbourne Branch |
| City | Melbourne |
| 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.
- 26F 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 SWIFT code NWBKGB2126F?
The code NWBKGB2126F belongs to Melbourne Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Melbourne, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2126F with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2126F with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2126F for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2126F.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2126F stand for?
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 26F identifies the branch Melbourne Branch.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.