SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2126Z
NWBKGB2126Z belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Lyme Regis, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2126Z |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 26Z |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Lyme Regis Branch |
| City | Lyme Regis |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 26Z 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 BIC NWBKGB2126Z?
NWBKGB2126Z is the SWIFT/BIC code of Lyme Regis Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Lyme Regis, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need NWBKGB2126Z to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2126Z.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2126Z with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2126Z against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2126Z stand for?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 26Z is the code of the branch Lyme Regis Branch.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. 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.