SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2151L
NWBKGB2151L belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Dartmouth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2151L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 51L |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Dartmouth Branch |
| City | Dartmouth |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 51L 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 uses BIC NWBKGB2151L?
NWBKGB2151L is the SWIFT/BIC code of Dartmouth Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Dartmouth, 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 – our database contains 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2151L mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 51L identifies the branch Dartmouth Branch.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2151L with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2151L with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2151L?
NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2151L is Dartmouth Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2151L.
Do I need NWBKGB2151L to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2151L.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.