SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2130A
NWBKGB2130A belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Aldershot, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2130A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 30A |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Aldershot Branch |
| City | Aldershot |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 30A 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 uses SWIFT code NWBKGB2130A?
NWBKGB2130A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Aldershot Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Aldershot, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need NWBKGB2130A to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2130A.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of NWBKGB2130A 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 30A is the code of the branch Aldershot Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2130A?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2130A points to Aldershot Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NWBKGB2130A if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.