SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2135Q
NWBKGB2135Q belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2135Q |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 35Q |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Manchester, 33 Piccadilly Branch |
| City | Manchester |
| 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.
- 35Q 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 SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2135Q?
NWBKGB2135Q is the SWIFT/BIC code of Manchester, 33 Piccadilly Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2135Q to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2135Q.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of NWBKGB2135Q 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 35Q identifies the branch Manchester, 33 Piccadilly Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2135Q?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2135Q is Manchester, 33 Piccadilly Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2135Q.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.