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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2157N

NWBKGB2157N belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2157N

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2157N
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code57N
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchAccount Management Centre
CityMilton Keynes
CountryUnited 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.
57N 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/BIC code NWBKGB2157N?

NWBKGB2157N identifies Account Management Centre, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2157N 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 57N is the code of the branch Account Management Centre.

What happens if I use NWBKGB2157N with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2157N with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need NWBKGB2157N to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2157N.

How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2157N?

NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2157N is Account Management Centre. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2157N.

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