SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2159H
NWBKGB2159H belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2159H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 59H |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Nwb Divest Branch (Rf |
| City | Leicester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 59H 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 code NWBKGB2159H?
NWBKGB2159H identifies Nwb Divest Branch (Rf, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2159H with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2159H with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need NWBKGB2159H to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2159H.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2159H stand for?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 59H is the code of the department Nwb Divest Branch (Rf.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2159H?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2159H is Nwb Divest Branch (Rf. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2159H if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.