SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2139F
NWBKGB2139F belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Northampton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2139F |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 39F |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Northampton, Weston Favell Branch |
| City | Northampton |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 39F 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 SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2139F?
NWBKGB2139F identifies Northampton, Weston Favell Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Northampton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of NWBKGB2139F 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 39F identifies the department Northampton, Weston Favell Branch.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2139F incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2139F against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.
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.
Do I need NWBKGB2139F 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 do need NWBKGB2139F.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.