SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2139H
NWBKGB2139H belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Cwmbran, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2139H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 39H |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Cwmbran and District Branch |
| City | Cwmbran |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 39H 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2139H?
NWBKGB2139H is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cwmbran and District Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Cwmbran, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2139H?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2139H is Cwmbran and District Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2139H if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2139H 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 39H is the code of the branch Cwmbran and District Branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2139H 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. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2139H.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.