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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2131F

NWBKGB2131F belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Aylesbury, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2131F

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2131F
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code31F
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchAylesbury Branch
CityAylesbury
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
31F 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 uses BIC NWBKGB2131F?

The code NWBKGB2131F belongs to Aylesbury Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Aylesbury, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use NWBKGB2131F incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2131F against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.

What is the best way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2131F?

NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2131F points to Aylesbury Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2131F if the recipient asks for it.

Has National Westminster Bank PLC got 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 does each part of NWBKGB2131F mean?

NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 31F is the code of the department Aylesbury Branch.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.