SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2126K
NWBKGB2126K belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Barnard Castle, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2126K |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 26K |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Barnard Castle Branch |
| City | Barnard Castle |
| 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.
- 26K 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 uses BIC NWBKGB2126K?
NWBKGB2126K identifies Barnard Castle Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Barnard Castle, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2126K?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2126K points to Barnard Castle Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2126K if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2126K mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 26K is the code of the branch Barnard Castle Branch.
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.
Do I need NWBKGB2126K for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2126K.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.