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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2115R

NWBKGB2115R belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Market Harborough, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2115R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2115R
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code15R
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchMarket Harborough
CityMarket Harborough
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.
15R 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 SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2115R?

The code NWBKGB2115R belongs to Market Harborough, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Market Harborough, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Yes – we list 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

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

Do I need NWBKGB2115R to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2115R.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2115R?

NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2115R is Market Harborough. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2115R.

What happens if I enter NWBKGB2115R with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2115R against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.

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