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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB21ECG

NWBKGB21ECG belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB21ECG

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB21ECG
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch codeECG
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
Branch—
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
ECG 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 BIC NWBKGB21ECG?

NWBKGB21ECG is the SWIFT/BIC code of National Westminster Bank PLC, 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.

Do I need NWBKGB21ECG for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB21ECG.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What do the letters in NWBKGB21ECG stand for?

NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and ECG is the code of the branch National Westminster Bank PLC.

What is the best way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB21ECG?

NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB21ECG points to National Westminster Bank PLC. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB21ECG 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.