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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2156N

NWBKGB2156N belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2156N

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2156N
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code56N
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchWavetree Branch
CityLiverpool
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
56N 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 is behind SWIFT code NWBKGB2156N?

NWBKGB2156N is the SWIFT/BIC code of Wavetree Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2156N?

NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2156N points to Wavetree Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2156N if the recipient asks for it.

Has National Westminster Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.

What happens if I use NWBKGB2156N incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2156N against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2156N mean?

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 56N identifies the department Wavetree Branch.

What is the cheapest 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. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.