SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2146C
NWBKGB2146C belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2146C |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 46C |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Camberwell 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.
- 46C 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 NWBKGB2146C?
The code NWBKGB2146C belongs to Camberwell Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2146C for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2146C.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2146C mean?
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 46C is the code of the department Camberwell Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2146C?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2146C is Camberwell Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2146C 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.