SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2154C

NWBKGB2154C belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2154C

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2154C
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code54C
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchAldwych Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
54C 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 NWBKGB2154C?

NWBKGB2154C is the SWIFT/BIC code of Aldwych Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Yes – we list 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need NWBKGB2154C to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2154C.

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

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

What does each part of NWBKGB2154C stand for?

NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 54C identifies the department Aldwych Branch.

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

Banks often add several percent 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.

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