SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2152U
NWBKGB2152U belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2152U |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 52U |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Dean Street Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 52U 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 SWIFT code NWBKGB2152U?
The code NWBKGB2152U belongs to Dean Street 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.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2152U?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2152U is Dean Street Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2152U if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of NWBKGB2152U mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 52U is the code of the department Dean Street Branch.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2152U to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2152U.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.