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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2155U

NWBKGB2155U belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Nottingham, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2155U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2155U
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code55U
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchDirect Business Banking
CityNottingham
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
55U 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 NWBKGB2155U?

The code NWBKGB2155U belongs to Direct Business Banking, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter NWBKGB2155U incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2155U with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2155U mean?

NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 55U identifies the department Direct Business Banking.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2155U?

NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2155U points to Direct Business Banking. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2155U.

Do I need NWBKGB2155U to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2155U.

How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one 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.