SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2135H
NWBKGB2135H belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Morley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2135H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 35H |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Morley Branch |
| City | Morley |
| Country | United 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.
- 35H 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 NWBKGB2135H?
NWBKGB2135H identifies Morley Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Morley, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need NWBKGB2135H for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2135H.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2135H?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2135H points to Morley Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NWBKGB2135H if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of NWBKGB2135H mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 35H is the code of the department Morley Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.