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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2112R

NWBKGB2112R belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2112R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2112R
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code12R
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchLeicester Granby Street Branch
CityLeicester
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
12R 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 SWIFT code NWBKGB2112R?

NWBKGB2112R identifies Leicester Granby Street Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need NWBKGB2112R for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2112R.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I use NWBKGB2112R with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2112R with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of NWBKGB2112R mean?

NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 12R identifies the department Leicester Granby Street Branch.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2112R?

NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2112R is Leicester Granby Street Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2112R if the recipient asks for it.

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