SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2149B
NWBKGB2149B belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2149B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 49B |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Victoria 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.
- 49B 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 BIC NWBKGB2149B?
NWBKGB2149B is the SWIFT/BIC code of Victoria Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2149B mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 49B is the code of the branch Victoria Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2149B?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2149B points to Victoria Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2149B.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2149B incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2149B with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need NWBKGB2149B for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2149B.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.