SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2148C

NWBKGB2148C belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2148C

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2148C
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code48C
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchSouthend-On-Sea Accountancy Link
CitySouthend-On-Sea
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
48C 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2148C?

NWBKGB2148C is the SWIFT/BIC code of Southend-On-Sea Accountancy Link, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.

What does each part of NWBKGB2148C mean?

NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 48C is the code of the department Southend-On-Sea Accountancy Link.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2148C?

NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2148C points to Southend-On-Sea Accountancy Link. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2148C.

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.

What happens if I enter NWBKGB2148C with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2148C against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.