SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2130B
NWBKGB2130B belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Fleet, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2130B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 30B |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Fleet, Hants Branch |
| City | Fleet |
| 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.
- 30B 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/BIC code NWBKGB2130B?
NWBKGB2130B identifies Fleet, Hants Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Fleet, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2130B with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2130B with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2130B for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2130B.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2130B?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2130B is Fleet, Hants Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2130B.
What does each part of NWBKGB2130B mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 30B identifies the branch Fleet, Hants Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.