SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2146A
NWBKGB2146A belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2146A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 46A |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | West Norwood and Tulse Hill Branch |
| City | London |
| 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.
- 46A 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2146A?
NWBKGB2146A is the SWIFT/BIC code of West Norwood and Tulse Hill Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need NWBKGB2146A to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 still need NWBKGB2146A.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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 happens if I use NWBKGB2146A incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2146A with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2146A?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2146A points to West Norwood and Tulse Hill Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2146A 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.