SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2142N
NWBKGB2142N belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Shanklin, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2142N |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 42N |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Shanklin, Isle of Wight Branch |
| City | Shanklin |
| 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.
- 42N 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 BIC NWBKGB2142N?
NWBKGB2142N is the SWIFT/BIC code of Shanklin, Isle of Wight Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Shanklin, 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 do the letters in NWBKGB2142N mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 42N identifies the branch Shanklin, Isle of Wight Branch.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2142N with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2142N with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2142N to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2142N.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.