SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2151E
NWBKGB2151E belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Chagford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2151E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 51E |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Chagford Branch |
| City | Chagford |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 51E 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 NWBKGB2151E?
NWBKGB2151E is the SWIFT/BIC code of Chagford Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Chagford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2151E?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2151E is Chagford Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2151E if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2151E to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2151E.
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.
What does each part of NWBKGB2151E mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 51E identifies the department Chagford Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.