SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2131B
NWBKGB2131B belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Ripon, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2131B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 31B |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Ripon Branch |
| City | Ripon |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 31B 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 BIC NWBKGB2131B?
NWBKGB2131B identifies Ripon Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Ripon, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2131B?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2131B points to Ripon Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2131B if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2131B 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 31B is the code of the branch Ripon Branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2131B to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2131B.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.