SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2126Q
NWBKGB2126Q belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Doncaster, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2126Q |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 26Q |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bawtry Branch |
| City | Doncaster |
| 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.
- 26Q 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 code NWBKGB2126Q?
NWBKGB2126Q identifies Bawtry Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Doncaster, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2126Q?
NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2126Q points to Bawtry Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2126Q if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2126Q stand for?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 26Q identifies the branch Bawtry 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. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
What is the best way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2126Q with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2126Q with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.