SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2129L
NWBKGB2129L belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Blackpool, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2129L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 29L |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Blackpool, Corporation St Branch |
| City | Blackpool |
| 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.
- 29L 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 SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2129L?
NWBKGB2129L is the SWIFT/BIC code of Blackpool, Corporation St Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Blackpool, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2129L?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2129L points to Blackpool, Corporation St Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2129L.
What does each part of NWBKGB2129L 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 29L identifies the branch Blackpool, Corporation St Branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2129L to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2129L.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.