SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2157H
NWBKGB2157H belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Lewes, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2157H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 57H |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Lewes Business Centre |
| City | Lewes |
| 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.
- 57H 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 BIC NWBKGB2157H?
NWBKGB2157H identifies Lewes Business Centre, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Lewes, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2157H incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2157H against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
What is the best 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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2157H stand for?
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 57H is the code of the department Lewes Business Centre.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2157H?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2157H is Lewes Business Centre. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2157H.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.