SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2148Q
NWBKGB2148Q belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Biddulph, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2148Q |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 48Q |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Biddulph Branch |
| City | Biddulph |
| Country | United 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.
- 48Q 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 uses SWIFT code NWBKGB2148Q?
The code NWBKGB2148Q belongs to Biddulph Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Biddulph, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2148Q to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2148Q.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2148Q with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2148Q with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of NWBKGB2148Q 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 48Q is the code of the branch Biddulph Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.