SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2152L

NWBKGB2152L belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Uxbridge, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2152L

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2152L
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code52L
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchUxbridge Branch
CityUxbridge
CountryUnited 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.
52L 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2152L?

NWBKGB2152L is the SWIFT/BIC code of Uxbridge Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Uxbridge, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does National Westminster Bank PLC have more 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 NWBKGB2152L 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 52L is the code of the department Uxbridge Branch.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2152L?

NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2152L is Uxbridge Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2152L if the recipient asks for it.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need NWBKGB2152L for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2152L.

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