SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2157W
NWBKGB2157W belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2157W |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 57W |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Natwest Mort Flex |
| City | Birmingham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 57W 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2157W?
NWBKGB2157W identifies Natwest Mort Flex, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2157W stand for?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 57W is the code of the department Natwest Mort Flex.
Do I need NWBKGB2157W to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2157W.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2157W with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2157W against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2157W?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2157W is Natwest Mort Flex. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2157W.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.