SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2155L
NWBKGB2155L belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Pocklington, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2155L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 55L |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Pocklington Branch |
| City | Pocklington |
| Country | United 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.
- 55L 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 BIC NWBKGB2155L?
NWBKGB2155L is the SWIFT/BIC code of Pocklington Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Pocklington, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2155L incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2155L against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of NWBKGB2155L stand for?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 55L is the code of the branch Pocklington Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2155L?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2155L is Pocklington Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2155L if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.