SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2145C
NWBKGB2145C belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Swansea, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2145C |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 45C |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Swansea, Uplands Branch |
| City | Swansea |
| Country | United 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.
- 45C 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
Which bank is behind BIC NWBKGB2145C?
NWBKGB2145C is the SWIFT/BIC code of Swansea, Uplands Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Swansea, 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
What does each part of NWBKGB2145C stand for?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 45C is the code of the branch Swansea, Uplands Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2145C?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2145C points to Swansea, Uplands Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2145C if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2145C with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2145C with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.