SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2145F
NWBKGB2145F belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Newcastle Emlyn, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2145F |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 45F |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Newcastle Emlyn Branch |
| City | Newcastle Emlyn |
| 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.
- 45F 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 SWIFT code NWBKGB2145F?
NWBKGB2145F identifies Newcastle Emlyn Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Newcastle Emlyn, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2145F with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2145F against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have other 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.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2145F?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2145F is Newcastle Emlyn Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2145F if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2145F stand for?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 45F is the code of the department Newcastle Emlyn Branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2145F to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2145F.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.