SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2152S
NWBKGB2152S belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2152S |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 52S |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Great Portland Street Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- 52S 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 NWBKGB2152S?
NWBKGB2152S is the SWIFT/BIC code of Great Portland Street Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2152S for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2152S.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2152S stand for?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 52S is the code of the branch Great Portland Street Branch.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2152S?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2152S is Great Portland Street Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2152S.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.