SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2141M
NWBKGB2141M belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Ramsey, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2141M |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 41M |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Ramsey, Cambs Branch |
| City | Ramsey |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 41M 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 BIC NWBKGB2141M?
The code NWBKGB2141M belongs to Ramsey, Cambs Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Ramsey, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other 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 does each part of NWBKGB2141M 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 41M identifies the branch Ramsey, Cambs Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2141M?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2141M is Ramsey, Cambs Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NWBKGB2141M if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2141M 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 do need NWBKGB2141M.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.