SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2141A
NWBKGB2141A belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Oxford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2141A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 41A |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Oxford East Branch |
| City | Oxford |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 41A 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 BIC NWBKGB2141A?
NWBKGB2141A identifies Oxford East Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Oxford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2141A to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2141A.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2141A?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2141A is Oxford East Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2141A if the recipient 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. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2141A incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2141A with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.