SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2127S
NWBKGB2127S belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2127S |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 27S |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Chingford 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.
- 27S 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 NWBKGB2127S?
NWBKGB2127S is the SWIFT/BIC code of Chingford Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need NWBKGB2127S 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 NWBKGB2127S.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2127S with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2127S against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of NWBKGB2127S 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 27S is the code of the department Chingford Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2127S?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2127S points to Chingford Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2127S if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.