SWIFT/BIC code NBPLPLPWBAN

NBPLPLPWBAN belongs to Narodowy Bank Polski in Warszawa, Poland.

NBPLPLPWBAN

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNBPLPLPWBAN
8-character codeNBPLPLPW
Branch codeBAN
BankNarodowy Bank Polski
Branch—
CityWarszawa
CountryPoland

How the Narodowy Bank Polski SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

NBPL Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
PL Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
PW Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
BAN 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 code NBPLPLPWBAN?

NBPLPLPWBAN identifies Narodowy Bank Polski, a branch or department of Narodowy Bank Polski in Warszawa, Poland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter NBPLPLPWBAN incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NBPLPLPWBAN against the details from Narodowy Bank Polski before sending.

What do the letters in NBPLPLPWBAN mean?

NBPL is the bank code of Narodowy Bank Polski, PL is the ISO code of Poland, PW is the code for the city or region and BAN identifies the branch Narodowy Bank Polski.

Can I use NBPLPLPW instead of NBPLPLPWBAN?

NBPLPLPW is the head office of Narodowy Bank Polski, while NBPLPLPWBAN points to Narodowy Bank Polski. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBPLPLPWBAN.

What is the best way to send money to Narodowy Bank Polski in Poland?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Polish Zloty with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

How long does a transfer to Narodowy Bank Polski take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next 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.