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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2140U

NWBKGB2140U belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Didcot, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2140U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2140U
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code40U
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchDidcot Branch
CityDidcot
CountryUnited 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.
40U 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 NWBKGB2140U?

NWBKGB2140U identifies Didcot Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Didcot, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2140U stand for?

NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 40U identifies the department Didcot Branch.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2140U?

NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2140U points to Didcot Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2140U if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use NWBKGB2140U incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2140U against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.

What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.