SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2126S
NWBKGB2126S belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Cleethorpes, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2126S |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 26S |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Cleethorpes Branch |
| City | Cleethorpes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 26S 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 SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2126S?
NWBKGB2126S identifies Cleethorpes Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Cleethorpes, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2126S 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 NWBKGB2126S.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2126S?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2126S is Cleethorpes Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2126S if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2126S 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 26S is the code of the department Cleethorpes Branch.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.