SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2115G
NWBKGB2115G belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2115G |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 15G |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Didsbury, Wilmslow Road |
| City | Manchester |
| 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.
- 15G 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 is behind BIC NWBKGB2115G?
NWBKGB2115G identifies Didsbury, Wilmslow Road, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2115G?
NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2115G points to Didsbury, Wilmslow Road. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2115G if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2115G stand for?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 15G is the code of the department Didsbury, Wilmslow Road.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2115G incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2115G with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.