SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2131A
NWBKGB2131A belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Edgware, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2131A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 31A |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Edgware Branch |
| City | Edgware |
| 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.
- 31A 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2131A?
NWBKGB2131A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Edgware Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Edgware, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2131A?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2131A points to Edgware Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2131A if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2131A stand for?
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 31A identifies the branch Edgware Branch.
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.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2131A incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2131A with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.