SWIFT Code NWBKGB2124M — NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC, BROADSTAIRS

About SWIFT Code NWBKGB2124M — NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC, BROADSTAIRS

SWIFT code NWBKGB2124M is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC in BROADSTAIRS, United Kingdom. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC for all outward international remittances from BROADSTAIRS. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code NWBKGB2124M

The code NWBKGB2124M follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code NWBKGB2124M

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC account in BROADSTAIRS, share SWIFT code NWBKGB2124M with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC, BROADSTAIRS must provide SWIFT code NWBKGB2124M. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC in BROADSTAIRS rely on SWIFT code NWBKGB2124M for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC →

How SWIFT Code NWBKGB2124M Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code NWBKGB2124M and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code NWBKGB2124M

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter NWBKGB2124M uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BROADSTAIRS only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within United Kingdom.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm NWBKGB2124M directly with NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC's BROADSTAIRS branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.