SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2153P

NWBKGB2153P belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2153P

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2153P
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code53P
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchEaling Branch
CityLondon
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.
53P 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 code NWBKGB2153P?

The code NWBKGB2153P belongs to Ealing Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter NWBKGB2153P incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2153P against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.

How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need NWBKGB2153P to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2153P.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2153P mean?

NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 53P identifies the department Ealing Branch.

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. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.

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