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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2158A

NWBKGB2158A belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2158A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2158A
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code58A
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchWelcome Account Unit
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited 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.
58A 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 NWBKGB2158A?

NWBKGB2158A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Welcome Account Unit, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need NWBKGB2158A for a euro transfer 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 do need NWBKGB2158A.

How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.

What happens if I use NWBKGB2158A with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2158A with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2158A?

NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2158A is Welcome Account Unit. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2158A.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.