SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2144B
NWBKGB2144B belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2144B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 44B |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Sheffield City Centre Branch |
| City | Sheffield |
| 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.
- 44B 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 is behind BIC NWBKGB2144B?
NWBKGB2144B identifies Sheffield City Centre Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2144B mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 44B identifies the department Sheffield City Centre Branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2144B 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 NWBKGB2144B.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2144B?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2144B is Sheffield City Centre Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2144B.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.