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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2108Z

NWBKGB2108Z belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2108Z

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2108Z
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code08Z
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchLeeds University Branch
CityLeeds
CountryUnited 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.
08Z 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/BIC code NWBKGB2108Z?

NWBKGB2108Z is the SWIFT/BIC code of Leeds University Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use NWBKGB2108Z incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2108Z against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2108Z?

NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2108Z is Leeds University Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2108Z if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2108Z mean?

NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 08Z identifies the department Leeds University Branch.

Does National Westminster Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.