SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2147H
NWBKGB2147H belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Wallington, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2147H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 47H |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Wallington Branch |
| City | Wallington |
| 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.
- 47H 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 is behind SWIFT code NWBKGB2147H?
NWBKGB2147H is the SWIFT/BIC code of Wallington Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Wallington, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2147H?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2147H is Wallington Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2147H.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.
Do I need NWBKGB2147H for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2147H.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of NWBKGB2147H mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 47H identifies the department Wallington Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.