SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2159K
NWBKGB2159K belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2159K |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 59K |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Great Tower Street (R) Sold |
| City | London |
| 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.
- 59K 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
What bank uses BIC NWBKGB2159K?
NWBKGB2159K is the SWIFT/BIC code of Great Tower Street (R) Sold, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2159K stand for?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 59K identifies the department Great Tower Street (R) Sold.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2159K incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2159K with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2159K to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2159K.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.