SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2152K

NWBKGB2152K belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Perivale, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2152K

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2152K
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code52K
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchPerivale Customer Service Branch
CityPerivale
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.
52K 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2152K?

The code NWBKGB2152K belongs to Perivale Customer Service Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Perivale, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2152K stand for?

NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 52K identifies the department Perivale Customer Service Branch.

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

Yes, our database contains 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 NWBKGB2152K incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2152K with the recipient before you confirm.

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 transfer services before you send.

Do I need NWBKGB2152K for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2152K.

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