SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2138S
NWBKGB2138S belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Nottingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2138S |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 38S |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Hyson Green Branch |
| City | Nottingham |
| Country | United 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.
- 38S 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 uses BIC NWBKGB2138S?
NWBKGB2138S identifies Hyson Green Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2138S 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 38S identifies the department Hyson Green Branch.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2138S incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2138S with the recipient before sending.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2138S?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2138S is Hyson Green Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2138S if the recipient asks for it.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.