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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2138Q

NWBKGB2138Q belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2138Q

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2138Q
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code38Q
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchCivic Centre Branch
CityNewcastle Upon Tyne
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
38Q 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 is behind SWIFT code NWBKGB2138Q?

NWBKGB2138Q is the SWIFT/BIC code of Civic Centre Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter NWBKGB2138Q incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2138Q with the recipient before sending.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2138Q?

NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2138Q is Civic Centre Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NWBKGB2138Q if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need NWBKGB2138Q to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2138Q.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2138Q stand for?

NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 38Q identifies the branch Civic Centre Branch.

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