SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2131Y
NWBKGB2131Y belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Hull, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2131Y |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 31Y |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Hull, Hessle Road Branch |
| City | Hull |
| 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.
- 31Y 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 SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2131Y?
NWBKGB2131Y identifies Hull, Hessle Road Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Hull, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2131Y with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2131Y with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need NWBKGB2131Y for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2131Y.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2131Y?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2131Y points to Hull, Hessle Road Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NWBKGB2131Y if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2131Y mean?
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 31Y is the code of the branch Hull, Hessle Road Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.