SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2129J

NWBKGB2129J belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Exmouth, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2129J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2129J
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code29J
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchExmouth Branch
CityExmouth
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.
29J 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 is behind SWIFT code NWBKGB2129J?

NWBKGB2129J is the SWIFT/BIC code of Exmouth Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Exmouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter NWBKGB2129J with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2129J against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2129J?

NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2129J points to Exmouth Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2129J if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2129J 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 29J is the code of the branch Exmouth Branch.

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

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

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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.