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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2153K

NWBKGB2153K belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2153K

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2153K
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code53K
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchActon, 139 High Street 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.
53K 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 branch uses BIC NWBKGB2153K?

The code NWBKGB2153K belongs to Acton, 139 High Street Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has National Westminster Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 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 use NWBKGB2153K with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2153K with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2153K mean?

NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 53K identifies the department Acton, 139 High Street Branch.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2153K?

NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2153K points to Acton, 139 High Street Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2153K.

How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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