SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB21BCC
NWBKGB21BCC belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB21BCC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | BCC |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | The Cheque Centre |
| City | Birmingham |
| 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.
- BCC 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 SWIFT code NWBKGB21BCC?
The code NWBKGB21BCC belongs to The Cheque Centre, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in NWBKGB21BCC mean?
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 BCC identifies the branch The Cheque Centre.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB21BCC?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB21BCC is The Cheque Centre. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NWBKGB21BCC if the recipient asks for it.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need NWBKGB21BCC to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB21BCC.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.