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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2143C

NWBKGB2143C belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Caversham, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2143C

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2143C
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code43C
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchCaversham, Berks Branch
CityCaversham
CountryUnited 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.
43C 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 SWIFT code NWBKGB2143C?

NWBKGB2143C is the SWIFT/BIC code of Caversham, Berks Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Caversham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2143C?

NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2143C points to Caversham, Berks Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2143C if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use NWBKGB2143C incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2143C against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.

Has National Westminster Bank PLC got more 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.

How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need NWBKGB2143C to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2143C.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.