SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2139T
NWBKGB2139T belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in North Walsham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2139T |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 39T |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | North Walsham Branch |
| City | North Walsham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 39T 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 BIC NWBKGB2139T?
NWBKGB2139T is the SWIFT/BIC code of North Walsham Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in North Walsham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2139T?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2139T points to North Walsham Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2139T.
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, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2139T to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2139T.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2139T stand for?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 39T identifies the branch North Walsham Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.