SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2156F
NWBKGB2156F belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2156F |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 56F |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Almondsbury Branch, Bristol |
| City | Bristol |
| 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.
- 56F 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 NWBKGB2156F?
NWBKGB2156F identifies Almondsbury Branch, Bristol, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2156F with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2156F against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
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.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2156F for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of 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 NWBKGB2156F.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.