SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2148E
NWBKGB2148E belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Rochford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2148E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 48E |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Rochford Branch |
| City | Rochford |
| 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.
- 48E 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 uses BIC NWBKGB2148E?
The code NWBKGB2148E belongs to Rochford Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Rochford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
What does each part of NWBKGB2148E 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 48E identifies the department Rochford Branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2148E for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2148E.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2148E?
NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2148E is Rochford Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2148E 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.