SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2142Y
NWBKGB2142Y belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Bracknell, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2142Y |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 42Y |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bracknell, High Street Branch |
| City | Bracknell |
| 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.
- 42Y 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 SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2142Y?
The code NWBKGB2142Y belongs to Bracknell, High Street Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Bracknell, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2142Y 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 42Y identifies the department Bracknell, High Street Branch.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2142Y with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2142Y against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2142Y?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2142Y points to Bracknell, High Street Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2142Y if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.