SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2153E
NWBKGB2153E belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2153E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 53E |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Hanover Square Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 53E 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 NWBKGB2153E?
NWBKGB2153E is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hanover Square Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of NWBKGB2153E mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 53E is the code of the department Hanover Square Branch.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2153E to send euros 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. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2153E.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2153E?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2153E is Hanover Square Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NWBKGB2153E if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.