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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2152A

NWBKGB2152A belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Twickenham, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2152A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2152A
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code52A
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchTwickenham Branch
CityTwickenham
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.
52A 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 NWBKGB2152A?

NWBKGB2152A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Twickenham Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Twickenham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2152A stand for?

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 52A identifies the branch Twickenham Branch.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I use NWBKGB2152A incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2152A with the recipient before sending.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2152A?

NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2152A is Twickenham Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2152A.

Do I need NWBKGB2152A for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2152A.

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