SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2151N

NWBKGB2151N belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Totnes, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2151N

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2151N
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code51N
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchTotnes Branch
CityTotnes
CountryUnited 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.
51N 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 bank is behind SWIFT code NWBKGB2151N?

NWBKGB2151N identifies Totnes Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Totnes, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use NWBKGB2151N with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2151N against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.

Do I need NWBKGB2151N for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2151N.

How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What does each part of NWBKGB2151N stand for?

NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 51N identifies the department Totnes Branch.

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.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.