SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2129G
NWBKGB2129G belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Exeter, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2129G |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 29G |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Exeter, University of Exeter Branch |
| City | Exeter |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 29G 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 NWBKGB2129G?
NWBKGB2129G is the SWIFT/BIC code of Exeter, University of Exeter Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Exeter, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2129G stand for?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 29G is the code of the branch Exeter, University of Exeter 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2129G for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2129G.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2129G?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2129G is Exeter, University of Exeter Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2129G.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.