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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2155A

NWBKGB2155A belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2155A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2155A
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code55A
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchWednesfield, Wolverhampton Branch
CityWolverhampton
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
55A 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 NWBKGB2155A?

NWBKGB2155A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Wednesfield, Wolverhampton Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What is the best way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

What does each part of NWBKGB2155A mean?

NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 55A identifies the department Wednesfield, Wolverhampton Branch.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2155A?

NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2155A points to Wednesfield, Wolverhampton Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2155A if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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