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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2160B

NWBKGB2160B belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2160B

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2160B
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code60B
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchLeicester Customer Tel Cent
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.
60B 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 uses SWIFT code NWBKGB2160B?

NWBKGB2160B is the SWIFT/BIC code of Leicester Customer Tel Cent, 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.

What is the best way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

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

Yes – our database contains 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2160B?

NWBKGB21 is the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2160B is Leicester Customer Tel Cent. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NWBKGB2160B if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of NWBKGB2160B stand for?

NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 60B identifies the department Leicester Customer Tel Cent.

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, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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