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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2132Y

NWBKGB2132Y belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Crosby, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2132Y

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2132Y
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code32Y
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchGreat Crosby Branch
CityCrosby
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
32Y 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 uses SWIFT code NWBKGB2132Y?

NWBKGB2132Y identifies Great Crosby Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Crosby, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need NWBKGB2132Y to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2132Y.

What happens if I enter NWBKGB2132Y incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2132Y with the recipient before sending.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2132Y?

NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2132Y points to Great Crosby Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2132Y if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2132Y mean?

NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 32Y is the code of the department Great Crosby Branch.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.