SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2160A
NWBKGB2160A belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2160A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 60A |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Manchester Piccadilly Station |
| City | Manchester |
| 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.
- 60A 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2160A?
NWBKGB2160A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Manchester Piccadilly Station, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need NWBKGB2160A to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2160A.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2160A?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2160A points to Manchester Piccadilly Station. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2160A.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2160A 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 60A is the code of the department Manchester Piccadilly Station.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.