SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2157Q
NWBKGB2157Q belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Salford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2157Q |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 57Q |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Manchester Cc Third Party Processing |
| City | Salford |
| Country | United 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.
- 57Q 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 NWBKGB2157Q?
NWBKGB2157Q identifies Manchester Cc Third Party Processing, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Salford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2157Q incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2157Q with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2157Q stand for?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 57Q identifies the department Manchester Cc Third Party Processing.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2157Q?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2157Q points to Manchester Cc Third Party Processing. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2157Q.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have other 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. 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.