SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2126P
NWBKGB2126P belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Northallerton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2126P |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 26P |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Northallerton Branch |
| City | Northallerton |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 26P 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 NWBKGB2126P?
The code NWBKGB2126P belongs to Northallerton Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Northallerton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2126P to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2126P.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2126P?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2126P points to Northallerton Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2126P.
What does each part of NWBKGB2126P mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 26P is the code of the branch Northallerton Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.