SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2147M
NWBKGB2147M belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2147M |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 47M |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Shirley Southampton Branch |
| City | Southampton |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 47M 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 NWBKGB2147M?
NWBKGB2147M is the SWIFT/BIC code of Shirley Southampton Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2147M?
NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2147M is Shirley Southampton Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NWBKGB2147M if the recipient asks for it.
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. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2147M for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2147M.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2147M with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2147M against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.