SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2147X
NWBKGB2147X belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2147X |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 47X |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Hythe, 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.
- 47X 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 code NWBKGB2147X?
NWBKGB2147X is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hythe, Southampton Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2147X?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2147X points to Hythe, Southampton Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2147X if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of NWBKGB2147X mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 47X is the code of the branch Hythe, Southampton Branch.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2147X with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2147X against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.
What is the best way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.