SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2151Z
NWBKGB2151Z belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Hartlepool, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2151Z |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 51Z |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Hartlepool Branch |
| City | Hartlepool |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 51Z 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 NWBKGB2151Z?
The code NWBKGB2151Z belongs to Hartlepool Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Hartlepool, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2151Z?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2151Z points to Hartlepool Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2151Z if the recipient asks for it.
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 what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2151Z with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2151Z with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2151Z mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 51Z identifies the branch Hartlepool Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.