SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2108B
NWBKGB2108B belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2108B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 08B |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Leighton Buzzard Branch |
| City | Leighton Buzzard |
| 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).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 08B 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 SWIFT code NWBKGB2108B?
NWBKGB2108B is the SWIFT/BIC code of Leighton Buzzard Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2108B incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2108B against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2108B to send euros 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 NWBKGB2108B.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2108B?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2108B is Leighton Buzzard Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2108B if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.