SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2148G
NWBKGB2148G belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Hadleigh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2148G |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 48G |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Hadleigh, Essex Branch |
| City | Hadleigh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 48G 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 NWBKGB2148G?
NWBKGB2148G is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hadleigh, Essex Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Hadleigh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need NWBKGB2148G to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2148G.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
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.
What does each part of NWBKGB2148G stand for?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 48G identifies the branch Hadleigh, Essex Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2148G?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2148G points to Hadleigh, Essex Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2148G.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.