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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2140V

NWBKGB2140V belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Wantage, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2140V

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2140V
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code40V
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchWantage Branch
CityWantage
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.
40V 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 uses SWIFT code NWBKGB2140V?

The code NWBKGB2140V belongs to Wantage Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Wantage, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.

Do I need NWBKGB2140V for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2140V.

How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I use NWBKGB2140V with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2140V with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2140V?

NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2140V is Wantage Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2140V if the recipient asks for it.

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