SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2146F
NWBKGB2146F belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Stevenage, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2146F |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 46F |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Stevenage Old Town Branch |
| City | Stevenage |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 46F 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2146F?
NWBKGB2146F identifies Stevenage Old Town Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Stevenage, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2146F to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2146F.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of NWBKGB2146F mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 46F identifies the branch Stevenage Old Town Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2146F?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2146F points to Stevenage Old Town Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2146F.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.