SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2138F
NWBKGB2138F belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in North Shields, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2138F |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 38F |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | North Shields Branch |
| City | North Shields |
| Country | United 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.
- 38F 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 uses BIC NWBKGB2138F?
NWBKGB2138F is the SWIFT/BIC code of North Shields Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in North Shields, 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.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2138F?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2138F is North Shields Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2138F.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2138F to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2138F.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2138F stand for?
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 38F identifies the department North Shields Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.