SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2134Q
NWBKGB2134Q belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Porthmadog, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2134Q |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 34Q |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Porthmadog Branch |
| City | Porthmadog |
| Country | United 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.
- 34Q 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 BIC NWBKGB2134Q?
NWBKGB2134Q identifies Porthmadog Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Porthmadog, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2134Q mean?
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 34Q is the code of the branch Porthmadog Branch.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2134Q with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2134Q against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2134Q?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2134Q is Porthmadog Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NWBKGB2134Q if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks 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.
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. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.