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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2136Z

NWBKGB2136Z belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Maidstone, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2136Z

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2136Z
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code36Z
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchLarkfield Branch
CityMaidstone
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
36Z 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 is behind BIC NWBKGB2136Z?

NWBKGB2136Z identifies Larkfield Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Maidstone, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Yes – we list 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

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 transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2136Z?

NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2136Z is Larkfield Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2136Z if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2136Z mean?

NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 36Z identifies the department Larkfield Branch.

What happens if I use NWBKGB2136Z incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2136Z with the recipient before sending.

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