SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2131U
NWBKGB2131U belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Willerby, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2131U |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 31U |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Willerby and Kirk Ella Branch |
| City | Willerby |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 31U 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 NWBKGB2131U?
NWBKGB2131U identifies Willerby and Kirk Ella Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Willerby, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2131U stand for?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 31U identifies the department Willerby and Kirk Ella Branch.
What is the best way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2131U with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2131U against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2131U?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2131U points to Willerby and Kirk Ella Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2131U.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.