SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2147S
NWBKGB2147S belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Alresford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2147S |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 47S |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Alresford Branch |
| City | Alresford |
| 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.
- 47S 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 NWBKGB2147S?
NWBKGB2147S identifies Alresford Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Alresford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need NWBKGB2147S 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 NWBKGB2147S.
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 do the letters in NWBKGB2147S stand for?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 47S identifies the branch Alresford Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2147S?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2147S points to Alresford Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2147S.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have other 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. 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.