SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2154T
NWBKGB2154T belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Evesham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2154T |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 54T |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Evesham Branch |
| City | Evesham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 54T 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 NWBKGB2154T?
NWBKGB2154T identifies Evesham Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Evesham, 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?
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 – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2154T mean?
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 54T is the code of the branch Evesham Branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2154T for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2154T.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2154T?
NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2154T points to Evesham Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2154T.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.