NatWest SWIFT code in the United Kingdom
The SWIFT/BIC code for NatWest is NWBKGB2LXXX. However, NatWest may use different SWIFT/BIC codes depending on the service or branch. If you’re unsure which to use, confirm with your recipient or contact NatWest directly.
NWBKGB2LXXX
Bank name
NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC
SWIFT code
NWBKGB2LXXX
Address
250 BISHOPSGATE
City
LONDON
Country
UNITED KINGDOM
This is the main SWIFT/BIC code for NatWest in the United Kingdom
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About NWBKGB2LXXX
The main SWIFT code for NatWest in the United Kingdom is NWBKGB2LXXX. This code identifies the bank’s main office for international payments in the United Kingdom and is commonly used when a branch-specific code isn’t required or available. If you’re sending money to an account with NatWest in the United Kingdom, and the recipient hasn’t provided a local branch SWIFT code, using NWBKGB2LXXX is typically a safe and reliable option.

Using NWBKGB2LXXX
You can use NatWest’s main SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2LXXX when:
Sending an international money transfer to NatWest in the United Kingdom
The recipient hasn’t provided a branch-specific SWIFT/BIC code
NatWest processes the payment centrally through its primary office
You want to use a widely accepted default SWIFT/BIC code
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Check your SWIFT payment for errors
Before sending a SWIFT payment, double-check that the SWIFT code matches the recipient’s bank and that the account number and name are entered correctly. Even small mistakes can delay or block the transfer. Contact your bank if you've made a transfer with incorrect details.

Receiving a payment to NatWest in the United Kingdom?
To receive an international payment to your NatWest account in the United Kingdom, you’ll need to provide the correct SWIFT/BIC code, account number, and other banking details. Make sure your sender has the right information to avoid delays.
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