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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB21WYS

NWBKGB21WYS belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB21WYS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB21WYS
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch codeWYS
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchWys, Leeds
CityLeeds
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.
WYS 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 NWBKGB21WYS?

NWBKGB21WYS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Wys, Leeds, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in NWBKGB21WYS mean?

NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and WYS is the code of the department Wys, Leeds.

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

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

Do I need NWBKGB21WYS for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB21WYS.

What is the cheapest 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 – the difference can be large.

Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB21WYS?

NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB21WYS is Wys, Leeds. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB21WYS.

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