SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2156J
NWBKGB2156J belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Farnborough, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2156J |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 56J |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Farnborough Branch |
| City | Farnborough |
| Country | United 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.
- 56J 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2156J?
The code NWBKGB2156J belongs to Farnborough Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Farnborough, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2156J to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2156J.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent 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 do the letters in NWBKGB2156J 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 56J identifies the branch Farnborough Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2156J?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2156J is Farnborough Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2156J.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.