SWIFT / BIC Code
NWBKGB2L
SEPA MemberNatWest Bank
NWBKGB2L is the BIC (SWIFT code) of NatWest Bank plc, based in London. Its bank code is NWBK, the code an IBAN at NatWest Bank carries in positions 5 to 8. Its IBANs are 22 characters long. The bank takes part in SEPA credit transfers.
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BIC Breakdown
NWBK: institution identifier (4 letters)
GB: country code per ISO 3166-1
2L: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
NatWest Bank's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
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IBAN format for 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
United Kingdom IBANs are 22 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for NatWest Bank?
NWBKGB2L. Written with the head-office branch code it is NWBKGB2LXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does NWBKGB2L mean?
"NWBK" identifies NatWest Bank, "GB" is the country code for United Kingdom, "2L" is the location code.
What is NatWest Bank's bank code?
NWBK. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 8 of an IBAN from United Kingdom.
How long are NatWest Bank IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from United Kingdom: the country code GB, two check digits, the bank code (4 letters, NWBK for NatWest Bank), the sort code (6 digits) and the account number (8 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to NatWest Bank?
NatWest Bank is not listed in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer, so a euro transfer to it goes as a standard SEPA credit transfer.