SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2148A
NWBKGB2148A belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Gillingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2148A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 48A |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Gillingham (Dorset) Branch |
| City | Gillingham |
| 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.
- 48A 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 is behind BIC NWBKGB2148A?
NWBKGB2148A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Gillingham (Dorset) Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Gillingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest 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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2148A with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2148A with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2148A stand for?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 48A is the code of the branch Gillingham (Dorset) Branch.
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.
Do I need NWBKGB2148A to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2148A.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.