SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2154R
NWBKGB2154R belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Leigh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2154R |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 54R |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Leigh, Lancs Branch |
| City | Leigh |
| Country | United 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.
- 54R 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 uses BIC NWBKGB2154R?
NWBKGB2154R identifies Leigh, Lancs Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Leigh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2154R for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 NWBKGB2154R.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2154R 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 54R identifies the branch Leigh, Lancs Branch.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2154R?
NWBKGB21 points to the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2154R is Leigh, Lancs Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NWBKGB2154R if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2154R incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2154R 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.