SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2LLWE
NWBKGB2LLWE belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2LLWE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB2L |
| Branch code | LWE |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | International Banking Centre West End |
| 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).
- 2L Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- LWE 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 NWBKGB2LLWE?
NWBKGB2LLWE identifies International Banking Centre West End, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2LLWE with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2LLWE with the recipient before sending.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2LLWE mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and LWE identifies the department International Banking Centre West End.
Can I use NWBKGB2L instead of NWBKGB2LLWE?
NWBKGB2L is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2LLWE is International Banking Centre West End. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2LLWE if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.