SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2155B
NWBKGB2155B belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Bilston, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2155B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 55B |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bilston Branch |
| City | Bilston |
| 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.
- 55B 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 uses SWIFT code NWBKGB2155B?
NWBKGB2155B identifies Bilston Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Bilston, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2155B 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. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2155B.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2155B stand for?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 55B identifies the branch Bilston Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2155B?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2155B points to Bilston Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2155B if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.