SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2150N
NWBKGB2150N belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Newport, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2150N |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 50N |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Newport, Shropshire Branch |
| City | Newport |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 50N 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 NWBKGB2150N?
NWBKGB2150N identifies Newport, Shropshire Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Newport, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2150N mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 50N identifies the department Newport, Shropshire Branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2150N for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2150N.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2150N?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2150N is Newport, Shropshire Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2150N if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.