SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2130N
NWBKGB2130N belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Sandhurst, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2130N |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 30N |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Sandhurst, Berks Branch |
| City | Sandhurst |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 30N 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/BIC code NWBKGB2130N?
NWBKGB2130N identifies Sandhurst, Berks Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Sandhurst, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2130N 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 30N identifies the department Sandhurst, Berks Branch.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2130N for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2130N.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2130N incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2130N with the recipient before sending.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.