SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2147F
NWBKGB2147F belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Chalfont St Peter, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2147F |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 47F |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Chalfont St Peter Branch |
| City | Chalfont St Peter |
| 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.
- 47F 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 BIC NWBKGB2147F?
NWBKGB2147F identifies Chalfont St Peter Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Chalfont St Peter, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2147F incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2147F with the recipient before sending.
Do I need NWBKGB2147F to send euros 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. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2147F.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2147F stand for?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 47F identifies the department Chalfont St Peter Branch.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.