SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB21BBS
NWBKGB21BBS belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Basingstoke, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB21BBS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | BBS |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bbs, Basingstoke |
| City | Basingstoke |
| 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.
- BBS 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 NWBKGB21BBS?
NWBKGB21BBS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bbs, Basingstoke, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Basingstoke, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of NWBKGB21BBS stand for?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and BBS identifies the department Bbs, Basingstoke.
Do I need NWBKGB21BBS for a euro transfer 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 NWBKGB21BBS.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got more 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.