SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2131L
NWBKGB2131L belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Amersham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2131L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 31L |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Amersham Branch |
| City | Amersham |
| 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.
- 31L 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2131L?
NWBKGB2131L is the SWIFT/BIC code of Amersham Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Amersham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2131L mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 31L is the code of the branch Amersham Branch.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have 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.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2131L incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2131L with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need NWBKGB2131L to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2131L.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.