SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2146D
NWBKGB2146D belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2146D |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 46D |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Catford Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 46D 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 is behind BIC NWBKGB2146D?
The code NWBKGB2146D belongs to Catford Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2146D for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2146D.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2146D 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 46D is the code of the department Catford Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.