SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2LLDS
NWBKGB2LLDS belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2LLDS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB2L |
| Branch code | LDS |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | International Banking Centre West Yorkshire |
| City | Leeds |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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).
- 2L Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- LDS 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 BIC NWBKGB2LLDS?
NWBKGB2LLDS is the SWIFT/BIC code of International Banking Centre West Yorkshire, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2LLDS with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NWBKGB2LLDS with the recipient before you confirm.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have 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.
What does each part of NWBKGB2LLDS stand for?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and LDS is the code of the branch International Banking Centre West Yorkshire.
Do I need NWBKGB2LLDS for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2LLDS.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.