SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2144H
NWBKGB2144H belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Stocksbridge, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2144H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 44H |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Stocksbridge Branch |
| City | Stocksbridge |
| 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.
- 44H 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 SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2144H?
NWBKGB2144H is the SWIFT/BIC code of Stocksbridge Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Stocksbridge, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2144H for a euro transfer 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. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2144H.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2144H?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2144H is Stocksbridge Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2144H if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2144H with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2144H against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.