SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2157U
NWBKGB2157U belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2157U |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 57U |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Scotland Corporate Service Centre |
| City | Edinburgh |
| 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.
- 57U 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 branch uses BIC NWBKGB2157U?
NWBKGB2157U identifies Scotland Corporate Service Centre, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need NWBKGB2157U to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2157U.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2157U?
NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2157U is Scotland Corporate Service Centre. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2157U if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2157U incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2157U against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.