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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2143D

NWBKGB2143D belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Wokingham, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2143D

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2143D
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code43D
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchWokingham Branch
CityWokingham
CountryUnited 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.
43D 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 is behind BIC NWBKGB2143D?

The code NWBKGB2143D belongs to Wokingham Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Wokingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter NWBKGB2143D incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2143D with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of NWBKGB2143D mean?

NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 43D is the code of the branch Wokingham Branch.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2143D?

NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2143D is Wokingham Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2143D.

Does National Westminster Bank PLC have more 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.

Do I need NWBKGB2143D to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2143D.

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