SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2149V

NWBKGB2149V belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Newtown, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2149V

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2149V
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code49V
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchNewtown Branch
CityNewtown
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
49V 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 is behind SWIFT code NWBKGB2149V?

NWBKGB2149V is the SWIFT/BIC code of Newtown Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Newtown, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of NWBKGB2149V stand for?

NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 49V is the code of the branch Newtown Branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2149V?

NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2149V is Newtown Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2149V.

What happens if I use NWBKGB2149V with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2149V with the recipient before you confirm.

Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 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.

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