SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2146Z
NWBKGB2146Z belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Langley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2146Z |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 46Z |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Langley |
| City | Langley |
| 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.
- 46Z 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2146Z?
The code NWBKGB2146Z belongs to Langley, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Langley, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need NWBKGB2146Z to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2146Z.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2146Z?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2146Z points to Langley. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2146Z.
What does each part of NWBKGB2146Z mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 46Z is the code of the branch Langley.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.