SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2143V
NWBKGB2143V belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Upminster, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2143V |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 43V |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Upminster Branch |
| City | Upminster |
| 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.
- 43V 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 bank uses BIC NWBKGB2143V?
The code NWBKGB2143V belongs to Upminster Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Upminster, 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 – 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 in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2143V 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. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2143V.
What does each part of NWBKGB2143V mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 43V identifies the branch Upminster Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2143V?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2143V points to Upminster Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2143V if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.