SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2159Y
NWBKGB2159Y belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2159Y |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 59Y |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Canary Wharf Crossrail |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 59Y 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 BIC NWBKGB2159Y?
NWBKGB2159Y is the SWIFT/BIC code of Canary Wharf Crossrail, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2159Y?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2159Y points to Canary Wharf Crossrail. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NWBKGB2159Y if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of NWBKGB2159Y mean?
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 59Y identifies the branch Canary Wharf Crossrail.
What is the best way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Do I need NWBKGB2159Y for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2159Y.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.