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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2157T

NWBKGB2157T belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Chatham, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2157T

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2157T
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code57T
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchCanary Wharf
CityChatham
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
57T 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 uses BIC NWBKGB2157T?

NWBKGB2157T identifies Canary Wharf, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Chatham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of NWBKGB2157T mean?

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 57T identifies the branch Canary Wharf.

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 specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use NWBKGB2157T with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2157T with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2157T?

NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2157T points to Canary Wharf. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2157T.

Has National Westminster Bank PLC got more 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.