Swift Code / BIC (Bank Identifier Code) Details for NWBKGB2157U
NWBKGB2157U is the swift code for Branch of NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC Bank in EDINBURGH United Kingdom. The Branch Code for this swift code is 57U. This swift code belongs to a financial institution.
Swift Code is also known as SWIFT-BIC, BIC (Bank Identifier Code), or SWIFT ID.Bank Identifier Code or BIC for NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC is also NWBKGB2157U.
| Swift Code / BIC (Bank Identifier Code) | NWBKGB2157U |
| Bank | NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC |
| Branch | |
| City | EDINBURGH |
| Country | |
| Branch Code | 57U |
| Address | PREMIER PLACE, DEVONSHIRE SQUARE LONDON EC2M4XB UNITED KINGDOM |
| Postal Code | EH12 9JN |
| Type of institution | Financial Institution |
What is a SWIFT Code / BIC (Bank Identifier Code)
Swift Code is a unique identification code for a particular bank. It is a standard format for Business Identifier Codes (BICs, previously known as Bank Identifier Codes). It is technically used to identify banks and financial institutions globally distinctively - it says who and where they are. People use these codes to transfer money within banks for international wire transfers (the reason you're probably here looking up for info). SWIFT codes and BIC codes are same and the terms are interchangeable.
Parts of Swift Code NWBKGB2157U
Swift codes are usually formed of 8 (or) 11 characters.You can understand that a swift code or BIC refers to a primary office when it's formatted in an 8-digit code.The codes are arranged in the following manner:
NWBK GB 21 57U
- Bank Code (A-Z) - 4 letter code. The first four letters indicate the shortened version of a bank's name. The Bank Code for this is NWBK.
- Country Code (A-Z) - 2 letter code. The second two letters say the name of the country in which the bank is located. The Country Code for this is GB. The country corresponding to this country code is United Kingdom.
- Location Code (0-9) (A-Z) - A 2 digit code that could be either two letters or numbers. It says where the bank's head office is located. The Location Code for this is 21.
- Branch Code - This is an optional 3-digit code. It states a particular branch instead of the bank's head office. The Branch Code for this is 57U.
| 4 Letter Bank Code | 2 Letter Country Code | 2 Letter Location Code | 3 Letter Branch Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| NWBK | GB | 21 | 57U |