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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2153H

NWBKGB2153H belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2153H

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2153H
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code53H
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchMarble Arch Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
53H 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 NWBKGB2153H?

The code NWBKGB2153H belongs to Marble Arch Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Yes, we list 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 NWBKGB2153H with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2153H with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2153H mean?

NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 53H identifies the department Marble Arch Branch.

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

Banks often 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.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2153H?

NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2153H is Marble Arch Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2153H if the recipient asks for it.

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