SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2144A
NWBKGB2144A belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Dagenham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2144A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 44A |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Dagenham Heathway Branch |
| City | Dagenham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 44A 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
What bank uses BIC NWBKGB2144A?
NWBKGB2144A identifies Dagenham Heathway Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Dagenham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have 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.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2144A stand for?
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 44A identifies the branch Dagenham Heathway Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2144A?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2144A points to Dagenham Heathway Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NWBKGB2144A if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2144A with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2144A with the recipient before sending.
Do I need NWBKGB2144A to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2144A.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.