SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2133D
NWBKGB2133D belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Birkenhead, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2133D |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 33D |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Birkenhead, Charing Cross Branch |
| City | Birkenhead |
| 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).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 33D 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 NWBKGB2133D?
The code NWBKGB2133D belongs to Birkenhead, Charing Cross Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Birkenhead, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2133D with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2133D against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.
What is the best way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need NWBKGB2133D to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2133D.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2133D 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 33D is the code of the branch Birkenhead, Charing Cross Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.