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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2154Z

NWBKGB2154Z belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2154Z

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2154Z
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code54Z
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchFordhouses, Wolverhampton Branch
CityWolverhampton
CountryUnited 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.
54Z 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2154Z?

The code NWBKGB2154Z belongs to Fordhouses, Wolverhampton Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has National Westminster Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.

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 – the difference can be large.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2154Z?

NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2154Z is Fordhouses, Wolverhampton Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2154Z.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2154Z mean?

NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 54Z identifies the branch Fordhouses, Wolverhampton Branch.

Do I need NWBKGB2154Z for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2154Z.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.