SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2107E

NWBKGB2107E belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2107E

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2107E
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code07E
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchGreenwich Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
07E 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/BIC code NWBKGB2107E?

The code NWBKGB2107E belongs to Greenwich Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2107E stand for?

NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 07E is the code of the department Greenwich Branch.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2107E?

NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2107E points to Greenwich Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2107E if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter NWBKGB2107E with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2107E against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.

How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.