SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2139X
NWBKGB2139X belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Beccles, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2139X |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 39X |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Beccles Branch |
| City | Beccles |
| 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.
- 39X 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2139X?
NWBKGB2139X is the SWIFT/BIC code of Beccles Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Beccles, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2139X with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2139X with the recipient before sending.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2139X?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2139X points to Beccles Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2139X if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2139X to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2139X.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.