SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2135K
NWBKGB2135K belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Luton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2135K |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 35K |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Luton, Market Hill Branch |
| City | Luton |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 35K 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 BIC NWBKGB2135K?
NWBKGB2135K is the SWIFT/BIC code of Luton, Market Hill Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Luton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of NWBKGB2135K 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 35K identifies the branch Luton, Market Hill Branch.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2135K for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2135K.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
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.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2135K?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2135K is Luton, Market Hill Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2135K 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.