SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB21IPO
NWBKGB21IPO belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB21IPO |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | IPO |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Ipo, Liverpool |
| City | Liverpool |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- IPO 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 NWBKGB21IPO?
NWBKGB21IPO is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ipo, Liverpool, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Liverpool, 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?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB21IPO to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB21IPO.
What do the letters in NWBKGB21IPO 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 IPO identifies the department Ipo, Liverpool.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB21IPO?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB21IPO points to Ipo, Liverpool. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NWBKGB21IPO if the recipient asks for it.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have 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.