SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2150M
NWBKGB2150M belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Burnham-On-Sea, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2150M |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 50M |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Burnham-On-Sea Branch |
| City | Burnham-On-Sea |
| 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.
- 50M 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 NWBKGB2150M?
NWBKGB2150M identifies Burnham-On-Sea Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Burnham-On-Sea, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
What is the best way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of NWBKGB2150M stand for?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 50M identifies the branch Burnham-On-Sea Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2150M?
NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2150M is Burnham-On-Sea Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2150M if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need NWBKGB2150M 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 NWBKGB2150M.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.