SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2159S
NWBKGB2159S belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2159S |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 59S |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Retail Supprt - Test Br Nwb |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United 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.
- 59S 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 NWBKGB2159S?
The code NWBKGB2159S belongs to Retail Supprt - Test Br Nwb, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2159S with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2159S with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2159S?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2159S is Retail Supprt - Test Br Nwb. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2159S if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need NWBKGB2159S for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of 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 do need NWBKGB2159S.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.