SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2156W
NWBKGB2156W belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2156W |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 56W |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Payments Centre Cun |
| City | Manchester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 56W 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 uses SWIFT code NWBKGB2156W?
NWBKGB2156W is the SWIFT/BIC code of Payments Centre Cun, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2156W?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2156W points to Payments Centre Cun. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2156W.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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 do the letters in NWBKGB2156W stand for?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 56W identifies the department Payments Centre Cun.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2156W incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2156W against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.
What is the best way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Banks often 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.