SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2143S
NWBKGB2143S belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Storrington, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2143S |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 43S |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Storrington Branch |
| City | Storrington |
| 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.
- 43S 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 SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2143S?
NWBKGB2143S is the SWIFT/BIC code of Storrington Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Storrington, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got 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.
Do I need NWBKGB2143S for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2143S.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2143S?
NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2143S points to Storrington Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2143S if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of NWBKGB2143S stand for?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 43S identifies the branch Storrington Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.