SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB21FFF
NWBKGB21FFF belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB21FFF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | FFF |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | London |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- FFF 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 uses SWIFT code NWBKGB21FFF?
NWBKGB21FFF identifies London, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB21FFF?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB21FFF points to London. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB21FFF if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need NWBKGB21FFF to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB21FFF.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in NWBKGB21FFF mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and FFF identifies the department London.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.