SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2115D
NWBKGB2115D belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Falmouth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2115D |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 15D |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Falmouth |
| City | Falmouth |
| 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.
- 15D 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 is behind BIC NWBKGB2115D?
NWBKGB2115D is the SWIFT/BIC code of Falmouth, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Falmouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of NWBKGB2115D mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 15D identifies the department Falmouth.
Do I need NWBKGB2115D to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2115D.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2115D?
NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2115D points to Falmouth. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2115D.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2115D with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2115D against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.