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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2149R

NWBKGB2149R belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2149R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2149R
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code49R
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchBrixton Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
49R 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 BIC NWBKGB2149R?

The code NWBKGB2149R belongs to Brixton Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2149R?

NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2149R points to Brixton Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2149R.

How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need NWBKGB2149R to send euros 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 NWBKGB2149R.

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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2149R 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 49R is the code of the department Brixton Branch.

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