SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2115U
NWBKGB2115U belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Aintree, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2115U |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 15U |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Aintree, Black Bull |
| City | Aintree |
| 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.
- 15U 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2115U?
NWBKGB2115U identifies Aintree, Black Bull, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Aintree, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need NWBKGB2115U to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2115U.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2115U stand for?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 15U is the code of the department Aintree, Black Bull.
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. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2115U?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2115U points to Aintree, Black Bull. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2115U.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.