SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2154W
NWBKGB2154W belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Lichfield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2154W |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 54W |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Lichfield Branch |
| City | Lichfield |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 54W 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 NWBKGB2154W?
NWBKGB2154W identifies Lichfield Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Lichfield, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2154W to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2154W.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2154W stand for?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 54W is the code of the department Lichfield Branch.
What is the cheapest 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. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2154W with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2154W with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.