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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2153Q

NWBKGB2153Q belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2153Q

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2153Q
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code53Q
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchHammersmith Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
53Q 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 SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2153Q?

NWBKGB2153Q identifies Hammersmith Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use NWBKGB2153Q with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2153Q against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.

What is the best way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of NWBKGB2153Q 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 53Q identifies the department Hammersmith Branch.

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

Yes – we list 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2153Q?

NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2153Q is Hammersmith Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NWBKGB2153Q 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.