SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2127P
NWBKGB2127P belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2127P |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 27P |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Walthamstow Central Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- 27P 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 BIC NWBKGB2127P?
NWBKGB2127P is the SWIFT/BIC code of Walthamstow Central Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of NWBKGB2127P mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 27P identifies the branch Walthamstow Central Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2127P?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2127P points to Walthamstow Central Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2127P if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2127P incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2127P against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.