SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2152W
NWBKGB2152W belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2152W |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 52W |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Baker Street Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 52W 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 SWIFT code NWBKGB2152W?
NWBKGB2152W identifies Baker Street Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2152W incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2152W against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.
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.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2152W for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2152W.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2152W?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2152W points to Baker Street Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2152W 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.