SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2157R
NWBKGB2157R belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2157R |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 57R |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Icp |
| City | London |
| 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.
- 57R 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 SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2157R?
The code NWBKGB2157R belongs to Icp, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2157R incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2157R against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2157R to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2157R.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2157R stand for?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 57R identifies the branch Icp.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2157R?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2157R points to Icp. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2157R if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.