SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2150R
NWBKGB2150R belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Paddock Wood, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2150R |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 50R |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Paddock Wood Branch |
| City | Paddock Wood |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 50R 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2150R?
NWBKGB2150R identifies Paddock Wood Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Paddock Wood, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need NWBKGB2150R to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2150R.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2150R?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2150R points to Paddock Wood Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2150R.
What does each part of NWBKGB2150R stand for?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 50R identifies the department Paddock Wood Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.