SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2150E

NWBKGB2150E belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in South Petherton, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2150E

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2150E
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code50E
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchSouth Petherton Branch
CitySouth Petherton
CountryUnited 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.
50E 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 BIC NWBKGB2150E?

The code NWBKGB2150E belongs to South Petherton Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in South Petherton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use NWBKGB2150E incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2150E with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of NWBKGB2150E stand for?

NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 50E identifies the department South Petherton Branch.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2150E?

NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2150E is South Petherton Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2150E.

Has National Westminster Bank PLC got 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 is the best 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. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.