SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB21BTW
NWBKGB21BTW belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Ashby, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB21BTW |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | BTW |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Btw, Ashby |
| City | Ashby |
| Country | United 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.
- BTW 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/BIC code NWBKGB21BTW?
The code NWBKGB21BTW belongs to Btw, Ashby, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Ashby, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of NWBKGB21BTW mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and BTW is the code of the department Btw, Ashby.
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 NWBKGB21BTW to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB21BTW.
What happens if I use NWBKGB21BTW incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB21BTW with the recipient before you confirm.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have 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.