SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2128N
NWBKGB2128N belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Barnet, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2128N |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 28N |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Barnet Branch |
| City | Barnet |
| 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.
- 28N 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 BIC NWBKGB2128N?
NWBKGB2128N is the SWIFT/BIC code of Barnet Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Barnet, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2128N?
NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2128N is Barnet Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2128N if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of NWBKGB2128N mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 28N identifies the department Barnet 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. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2128N to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 still need NWBKGB2128N.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.