SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2111F

NWBKGB2111F belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2111F

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2111F
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code11F
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchLeeds Office Branch
CityLeeds
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
11F 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 branch is behind BIC NWBKGB2111F?

NWBKGB2111F is the SWIFT/BIC code of Leeds Office Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has National Westminster Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2111F?

NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2111F points to Leeds Office Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NWBKGB2111F if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need NWBKGB2111F to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2111F.

How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I enter NWBKGB2111F with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2111F against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.

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