SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2129B

NWBKGB2129B belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Holsworthy, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2129B

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2129B
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code29B
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchHolsworthy Branch
CityHolsworthy
CountryUnited 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.
29B 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/BIC code NWBKGB2129B?

NWBKGB2129B is the SWIFT/BIC code of Holsworthy Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Holsworthy, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2129B mean?

NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 29B identifies the branch Holsworthy Branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need NWBKGB2129B for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2129B.

Has National Westminster Bank PLC got more 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 a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. 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.