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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2134K

NWBKGB2134K belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2134K

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2134K
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code34K
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchColwyn Bay Branch
CityColwyn Bay
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
34K 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/BIC code NWBKGB2134K?

NWBKGB2134K identifies Colwyn Bay Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2134K?

NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2134K is Colwyn Bay Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2134K if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of NWBKGB2134K stand for?

NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 34K is the code of the department Colwyn Bay Branch.

What happens if I enter NWBKGB2134K with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2134K with the recipient before sending.

Do I need NWBKGB2134K to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2134K.

How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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