SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2150W
NWBKGB2150W belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Tenterden, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2150W |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 50W |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Tenterden Branch |
| City | Tenterden |
| 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.
- 50W 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 SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2150W?
NWBKGB2150W identifies Tenterden Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Tenterden, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of NWBKGB2150W mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 50W identifies the department Tenterden Branch.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2150W for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2150W.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2150W?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2150W points to Tenterden Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NWBKGB2150W 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.