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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2137K

NWBKGB2137K belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2137K

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2137K
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code37K
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchIslington Angel Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
37K 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 NWBKGB2137K?

NWBKGB2137K identifies Islington Angel Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2137K?

NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2137K points to Islington Angel Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NWBKGB2137K if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need NWBKGB2137K to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2137K.

What does each part of NWBKGB2137K stand for?

NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 37K identifies the branch Islington Angel 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.

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