SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB21MAW
NWBKGB21MAW belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB21MAW |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | MAW |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Maw, Birmingham |
| City | Birmingham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- MAW 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 uses SWIFT code NWBKGB21MAW?
NWBKGB21MAW identifies Maw, Birmingham, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of NWBKGB21MAW 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 MAW is the code of the branch Maw, Birmingham.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB21MAW?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB21MAW points to Maw, Birmingham. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB21MAW.
Do I need NWBKGB21MAW 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 still need NWBKGB21MAW.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.