SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2132U
NWBKGB2132U belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2132U |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 32U |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Childwall Branch |
| City | Liverpool |
| 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.
- 32U 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2132U?
NWBKGB2132U is the SWIFT/BIC code of Childwall Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2132U with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2132U against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2132U mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 32U identifies the branch Childwall Branch.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2132U to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2132U.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.