SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2128W
NWBKGB2128W belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Honiton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2128W |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 28W |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Honiton Branch |
| City | Honiton |
| 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.
- 28W 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 is behind BIC NWBKGB2128W?
NWBKGB2128W is the SWIFT/BIC code of Honiton Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Honiton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2128W mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 28W is the code of the department Honiton Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2128W?
NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2128W is Honiton Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2128W.
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.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2128W 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 NWBKGB2128W.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.