NWBKGB2108H
NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC
Detail Information about SWIFT Code NWBKGB2108H
| SWIFT CODE | NWBKGB2108H |
| BANK | NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC |
| ADDRESS | 141 HIGH STREET |
| CITY | STOURBRIDGE |
| BRANCH | (STOURBRIDGE BRANCH) |
| POST CODE | DY8 1DW |
| COUNTRY | United Kingdom |
What is SWIFT Code?
SWIFT code is a standard format of Bank Identifier Codes (BIC) and serves as a unique identifier for a bank or financial institution.
These codes are used when transferring money between banks, particularly for international wire transfers. On top of that, the code is used to transmit messages between financial institutions and banks.
The SWIFT code can be either 8 or 11 characters long and 8 digits code refers to the primary office. The format of SWIFT Code is as follows;
AAAA BB CC DDD
- The first 4 characters ("AAAA") specify the bank. Only letters are allowed.
- The next 2 characters ("BB") specify the country. It use the format of ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code.
- The next 2 characters ("CC") specify the location. Letters and digits are allowed. Passive participant will have "1" in the second character.
- The last 3 characters ("DDD") specify the branch. This is an optional. A 'XXX' refer to primary office. Letters and digits are allowed.