SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2151P
NWBKGB2151P belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Helston, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2151P |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 51P |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Helston Branch |
| City | Helston |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 51P 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 uses SWIFT code NWBKGB2151P?
NWBKGB2151P is the SWIFT/BIC code of Helston Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Helston, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2151P incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2151P with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2151P?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2151P points to Helston Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2151P if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2151P mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 51P identifies the department Helston Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.