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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2144S

NWBKGB2144S belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Wickersley, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2144S

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2144S
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code44S
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchWickersley Branch
CityWickersley
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
44S 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/BIC code NWBKGB2144S?

NWBKGB2144S identifies Wickersley Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Wickersley, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter NWBKGB2144S incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2144S against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.

How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need NWBKGB2144S for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2144S.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2144S 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 44S identifies the branch Wickersley Branch.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2144S?

NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2144S points to Wickersley Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NWBKGB2144S if the recipient asks for it.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.