SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2130R
NWBKGB2130R belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Farnham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2130R |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 30R |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Farnham Branch |
| City | Farnham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 30R 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 BIC NWBKGB2130R?
The code NWBKGB2130R belongs to Farnham Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Farnham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2130R 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. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2130R.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2130R with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2130R against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of NWBKGB2130R mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 30R identifies the branch Farnham Branch.
What is the best way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.