SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2143K
NWBKGB2143K belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Crawley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2143K |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 43K |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Crawley, The Boulevard Branch |
| City | Crawley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 43K 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 NWBKGB2143K?
The code NWBKGB2143K belongs to Crawley, The Boulevard Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Crawley, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks 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.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2143K to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2143K.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2143K?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2143K is Crawley, The Boulevard Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2143K.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.