SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2151Y
NWBKGB2151Y belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Billingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2151Y |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 51Y |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Billingham Branch |
| City | Billingham |
| 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.
- 51Y 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 BIC NWBKGB2151Y?
NWBKGB2151Y identifies Billingham Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Billingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2151Y?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2151Y is Billingham Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2151Y.
Do I need NWBKGB2151Y to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2151Y.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
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. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2151Y mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 51Y identifies the department Billingham Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.