SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2134S

NWBKGB2134S belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Caernarfon, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2134S

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2134S
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code34S
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchCaernarfon Branch
CityCaernarfon
CountryUnited 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.
34S 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 code NWBKGB2134S?

The code NWBKGB2134S belongs to Caernarfon Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Caernarfon, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I use NWBKGB2134S incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2134S against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.

What does each part of NWBKGB2134S 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 34S identifies the branch Caernarfon Branch.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2134S?

NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2134S is Caernarfon Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2134S.

Does National Westminster Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 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.