SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2128R
NWBKGB2128R belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Cheshunt, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2128R |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 28R |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Cheshunt Branch |
| City | Cheshunt |
| 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.
- 28R 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/BIC code NWBKGB2128R?
NWBKGB2128R is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cheshunt Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Cheshunt, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2128R?
NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2128R is Cheshunt Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2128R if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2128R 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 28R identifies the department Cheshunt Branch.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.
Do I need NWBKGB2128R for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 NWBKGB2128R.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.