SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2142S
NWBKGB2142S belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Preston, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2142S |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 42S |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Fulwood Branch |
| City | Preston |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 42S 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 bank uses SWIFT code NWBKGB2142S?
NWBKGB2142S is the SWIFT/BIC code of Fulwood Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Preston, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2142S with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2142S against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2142S to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2142S.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.