SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2129U
NWBKGB2129U belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Berkeley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2129U |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 29U |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Berkeley Branch |
| City | Berkeley |
| 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.
- 29U 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2129U?
The code NWBKGB2129U belongs to Berkeley Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Berkeley, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2129U 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 29U is the code of the branch Berkeley Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2129U?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2129U points to Berkeley Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2129U.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got more 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.
Do I need NWBKGB2129U for a euro transfer 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. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2129U.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.