SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2109G
NWBKGB2109G belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2109G |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 09G |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Eltham Branch |
| 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.
- 09G 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 NWBKGB2109G?
The code NWBKGB2109G belongs to Eltham Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2109G to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2109G.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2109G?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2109G is Eltham Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NWBKGB2109G if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of NWBKGB2109G 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 09G is the code of the branch Eltham Branch.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.