SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2127B
NWBKGB2127B belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Dudley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2127B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 27B |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Dudley, Castle Street Branch |
| City | Dudley |
| 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.
- 27B 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 is behind SWIFT code NWBKGB2127B?
NWBKGB2127B identifies Dudley, Castle Street Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Dudley, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Banks often 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 – the difference can be large.
What does each part of NWBKGB2127B mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 27B identifies the branch Dudley, Castle Street Branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2127B to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2127B.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have other 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.