SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2147B
NWBKGB2147B belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Sunningdale, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2147B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 47B |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Sunningdale Branch |
| City | Sunningdale |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 47B 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 NWBKGB2147B?
NWBKGB2147B is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sunningdale Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Sunningdale, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2147B with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2147B against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.
Do I need NWBKGB2147B for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2147B.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.