SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2155G
NWBKGB2155G belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Malton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2155G |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 55G |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Malton Branch |
| City | Malton |
| 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.
- 55G 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/BIC code NWBKGB2155G?
The code NWBKGB2155G belongs to Malton Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Malton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2155G to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2155G.
What does each part of NWBKGB2155G stand for?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 55G identifies the branch Malton Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2155G?
NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2155G points to Malton Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2155G 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.