SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2115L

NWBKGB2115L belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Brigg, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2115L

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2115L
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code15L
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchBrigg
CityBrigg
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.
15L 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 is behind BIC NWBKGB2115L?

NWBKGB2115L is the SWIFT/BIC code of Brigg, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Brigg, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in NWBKGB2115L stand for?

NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 15L is the code of the branch Brigg.

Do I need NWBKGB2115L to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need NWBKGB2115L.

How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Does National Westminster Bank PLC have 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.

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

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

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