SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2155S
NWBKGB2155S belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2155S |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 55S |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Business Deposits Direct |
| City | Sheffield |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 55S 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 is behind BIC NWBKGB2155S?
NWBKGB2155S is the SWIFT/BIC code of Business Deposits Direct, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of NWBKGB2155S stand for?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 55S is the code of the branch Business Deposits Direct.
What is the best way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2155S with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2155S with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need NWBKGB2155S 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 still need NWBKGB2155S.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.