SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2149L
NWBKGB2149L belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2149L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 49L |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Fulham Broadway 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.
- 49L 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 is behind BIC NWBKGB2149L?
The code NWBKGB2149L belongs to Fulham Broadway 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.
What does each part of NWBKGB2149L stand for?
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 49L identifies the department Fulham Broadway Branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2149L to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2149L.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2149L with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2149L against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2149L?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2149L is Fulham Broadway Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2149L if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.