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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2151R

NWBKGB2151R belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Redruth, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2151R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2151R
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code51R
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchRedruth Branch
CityRedruth
CountryUnited 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.
51R 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2151R?

NWBKGB2151R is the SWIFT/BIC code of Redruth Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Redruth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use NWBKGB2151R with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2151R against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Does National Westminster Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need NWBKGB2151R for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2151R.

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