SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2147V
NWBKGB2147V belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Lymington, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2147V |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 47V |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Lymington Branch |
| City | Lymington |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 47V 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 NWBKGB2147V?
The code NWBKGB2147V belongs to Lymington Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Lymington, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2147V to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2147V.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2147V stand for?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 47V is the code of the department Lymington Branch.
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. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2147V?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2147V is Lymington Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2147V if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.