SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2157G
NWBKGB2157G belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2157G |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 57G |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Abt Finance London |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 57G 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 BIC NWBKGB2157G?
NWBKGB2157G identifies Abt Finance London, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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 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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2157G with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2157G against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2157G?
NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2157G points to Abt Finance London. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NWBKGB2157G if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of NWBKGB2157G mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 57G is the code of the branch Abt Finance London.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.