SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2143X
NWBKGB2143X belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Harold Hill, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2143X |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 43X |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Harold Hill (Essex) Branch |
| City | Harold Hill |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 43X 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 SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2143X?
NWBKGB2143X is the SWIFT/BIC code of Harold Hill (Essex) Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Harold Hill, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2143X mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 43X identifies the department Harold Hill (Essex) Branch.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2143X with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2143X against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2143X?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2143X is Harold Hill (Essex) Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2143X if the recipient asks for it.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.