SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2131N
NWBKGB2131N belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Hay-On-Wye, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2131N |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 31N |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Hay-On-Wye Branch |
| City | Hay-On-Wye |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 31N 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 NWBKGB2131N?
The code NWBKGB2131N belongs to Hay-On-Wye Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Hay-On-Wye, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2131N?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2131N points to Hay-On-Wye Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2131N if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2131N incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2131N against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2131N mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 31N identifies the branch Hay-On-Wye Branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2131N for a euro transfer 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. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2131N.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.