SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2137N
NWBKGB2137N belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2137N |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 37N |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Muswell Hill Branch |
| City | London |
| 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.
- 37N 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 NWBKGB2137N?
NWBKGB2137N identifies Muswell Hill Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2137N?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2137N is Muswell Hill Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2137N.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2137N mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 37N identifies the branch Muswell Hill Branch.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need NWBKGB2137N 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 NWBKGB2137N.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.