SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2154Q
NWBKGB2154Q belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Ashton-In-Makerfield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2154Q |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 54Q |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Ashton-In-Makerfield Branch |
| City | Ashton-In-Makerfield |
| Country | United 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.
- 54Q 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 is behind BIC NWBKGB2154Q?
NWBKGB2154Q is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ashton-In-Makerfield Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Ashton-In-Makerfield, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2154Q mean?
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 54Q is the code of the department Ashton-In-Makerfield Branch.
What is the best way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks 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.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2154Q to send euros 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. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2154Q.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2154Q?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2154Q points to Ashton-In-Makerfield Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2154Q.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.