SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2154K
NWBKGB2154K belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Rickmansworth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2154K |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 54K |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Rickmansworth Branch |
| City | Rickmansworth |
| 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.
- 54K 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 NWBKGB2154K?
NWBKGB2154K identifies Rickmansworth Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Rickmansworth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2154K 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 54K is the code of the branch Rickmansworth Branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2154K for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2154K.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2154K?
NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2154K is Rickmansworth Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NWBKGB2154K 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.