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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2148N

NWBKGB2148N belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2148N

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2148N
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code48N
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchTrentham, Stoke-On-Trent Branch
CityStoke-On-Trent
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
48N 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 NWBKGB2148N?

The code NWBKGB2148N belongs to Trentham, Stoke-On-Trent Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2148N mean?

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 48N identifies the department Trentham, Stoke-On-Trent Branch.

What happens if I enter NWBKGB2148N with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2148N with the recipient before sending.

How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need NWBKGB2148N for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2148N.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2148N?

NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2148N is Trentham, Stoke-On-Trent Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2148N.

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