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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2140X

NWBKGB2140X belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Botley, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2140X

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2140X
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code40X
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchBotley Branch
CityBotley
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.
40X 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2140X?

NWBKGB2140X is the SWIFT/BIC code of Botley Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Botley, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2140X 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 40X identifies the branch Botley Branch.

What happens if I enter NWBKGB2140X incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2140X with the recipient before sending.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2140X?

NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2140X is Botley Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2140X if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need NWBKGB2140X to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2140X.

How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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