SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2143J
NWBKGB2143J belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Redhill, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2143J |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 43J |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Redhill Branch |
| City | Redhill |
| 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.
- 43J 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 BIC NWBKGB2143J?
NWBKGB2143J is the SWIFT/BIC code of Redhill Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Redhill, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need NWBKGB2143J for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2143J.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2143J?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2143J is Redhill Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2143J.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2143J mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 43J identifies the department Redhill Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.