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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2137U

NWBKGB2137U belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2137U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2137U
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code37U
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchUpper Edmonton Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
37U 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 SWIFT code NWBKGB2137U?

NWBKGB2137U identifies Upper Edmonton Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need NWBKGB2137U for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2137U.

How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What does each part of NWBKGB2137U stand for?

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 37U identifies the branch Upper Edmonton Branch.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2137U?

NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2137U is Upper Edmonton Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2137U if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use NWBKGB2137U with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2137U against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.

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