SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2155E
NWBKGB2155E belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Scarborough, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2155E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 55E |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Scarborough Branch |
| City | Scarborough |
| 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.
- 55E 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 code NWBKGB2155E?
The code NWBKGB2155E belongs to Scarborough Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Scarborough, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
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 NWBKGB2155E 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. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2155E.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% 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.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2155E 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 55E is the code of the department Scarborough Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.