SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2139Q
NWBKGB2139Q belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Holt, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2139Q |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 39Q |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Holt, Norfolk Branch |
| City | Holt |
| 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.
- 39Q 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 uses SWIFT code NWBKGB2139Q?
NWBKGB2139Q is the SWIFT/BIC code of Holt, Norfolk Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Holt, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need NWBKGB2139Q to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2139Q.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of NWBKGB2139Q 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 39Q is the code of the branch Holt, Norfolk Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2139Q?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2139Q points to Holt, Norfolk Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2139Q 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.