SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2149G
NWBKGB2149G belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2149G |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 49G |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Knightsbridge Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- 49G 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 bank is behind BIC NWBKGB2149G?
NWBKGB2149G identifies Knightsbridge 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.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2149G with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2149G against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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 NWBKGB2149G mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 49G is the code of the department Knightsbridge Branch.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2149G?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2149G points to Knightsbridge Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NWBKGB2149G if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments 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.