SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2156U
NWBKGB2156U belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Bradford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2156U |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 56U |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Primeline Bradford |
| City | Bradford |
| 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.
- 56U 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 SWIFT code NWBKGB2156U?
The code NWBKGB2156U belongs to Primeline Bradford, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Bradford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2156U stand for?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 56U is the code of the department Primeline Bradford.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2156U?
NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2156U is Primeline Bradford. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2156U if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2156U with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2156U with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2156U to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2156U.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.