SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2154H
NWBKGB2154H belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Watford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2154H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 54H |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Watford Town Centre Branch |
| City | Watford |
| Country | United 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.
- 54H 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
What bank uses BIC NWBKGB2154H?
NWBKGB2154H is the SWIFT/BIC code of Watford Town Centre Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Watford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of NWBKGB2154H 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 54H is the code of the branch Watford Town Centre Branch.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2154H?
NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2154H points to Watford Town Centre Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2154H if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need NWBKGB2154H to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2154H.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.