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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2156X

NWBKGB2156X belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2156X

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2156X
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code56X
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchPayments Centre Sun
CityManchester
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.
56X 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 BIC NWBKGB2156X?

The code NWBKGB2156X belongs to Payments Centre Sun, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2156X stand for?

NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 56X identifies the department Payments Centre Sun.

Does National Westminster Bank PLC have 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.

What happens if I use NWBKGB2156X with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2156X with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2156X?

NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2156X is Payments Centre Sun. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2156X.

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.

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