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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2158T

NWBKGB2158T belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2158T

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2158T
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code58T
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchPortsmouth Cmo Chaps No 2
CityLondon
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.
58T 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 SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2158T?

NWBKGB2158T is the SWIFT/BIC code of Portsmouth Cmo Chaps No 2, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2158T?

NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2158T is Portsmouth Cmo Chaps No 2. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2158T.

Has National Westminster Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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.

Do I need NWBKGB2158T for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2158T.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I enter NWBKGB2158T with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2158T with the recipient before sending.

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