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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2127H

NWBKGB2127H belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2127H

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2127H
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code27H
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchAldgate Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
27H 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 NWBKGB2127H?

NWBKGB2127H identifies Aldgate Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter NWBKGB2127H incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2127H against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.

Do I need NWBKGB2127H for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2127H.

How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2127H mean?

NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 27H identifies the branch Aldgate Branch.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2127H?

NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2127H is Aldgate Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2127H.

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