SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2127F
NWBKGB2127F belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2127F |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 27F |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Mile End Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 27F 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
What bank is behind BIC NWBKGB2127F?
The code NWBKGB2127F belongs to Mile End Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2127F?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2127F is Mile End Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2127F if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2127F stand for?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 27F identifies the department Mile End Branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2127F to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2127F.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments 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.