SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2144J
NWBKGB2144J belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Penistone, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2144J |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 44J |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Penistone Branch |
| City | Penistone |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 44J 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 SWIFT code NWBKGB2144J?
NWBKGB2144J is the SWIFT/BIC code of Penistone Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Penistone, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2144J with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2144J against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2144J mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 44J is the code of the branch Penistone Branch.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2144J to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2144J.
What is the best way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.