SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2138H
NWBKGB2138H belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in South Shields, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2138H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 38H |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | South Shields Branch |
| City | South 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.
- 38H 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 BIC NWBKGB2138H?
The code NWBKGB2138H belongs to South Shields Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in South Shields, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2138H with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2138H against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2138H stand for?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 38H identifies the department South Shields Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2138H?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2138H is South Shields Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2138H.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2138H to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2138H.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.