SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2127X
NWBKGB2127X belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2127X |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 27X |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Kingsland 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.
- 27X 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 SWIFT code NWBKGB2127X?
The code NWBKGB2127X belongs to Kingsland 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 NWBKGB2127X 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 27X identifies the branch Kingsland Branch.
What is the best way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2127X with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2127X against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2127X?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2127X is Kingsland Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2127X 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.