SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2154G
NWBKGB2154G belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Watford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2154G |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 54G |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Watford Junction Branch |
| City | Watford |
| Country | United 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.
- 54G 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 code NWBKGB2154G?
NWBKGB2154G is the SWIFT/BIC code of Watford Junction Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Watford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2154G with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2154G with the recipient before sending.
Do I need NWBKGB2154G for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2154G.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2154G stand for?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 54G is the code of the branch Watford Junction Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.