SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2159Q
NWBKGB2159Q belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Chatham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2159Q |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 59Q |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bankside Branch |
| City | Chatham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 59Q 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 is behind SWIFT code NWBKGB2159Q?
The code NWBKGB2159Q belongs to Bankside Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Chatham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2159Q incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2159Q against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of NWBKGB2159Q stand for?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 59Q is the code of the department Bankside Branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2159Q for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2159Q.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2159Q?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2159Q points to Bankside Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2159Q 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.