SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2133K
NWBKGB2133K belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2133K |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 33K |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Ellesmere Port, Town Centre Branch |
| City | Ellesmere Port |
| Country | United 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.
- 33K 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
What bank uses BIC NWBKGB2133K?
NWBKGB2133K is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ellesmere Port, Town Centre Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of NWBKGB2133K stand for?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 33K identifies the branch Ellesmere Port, Town Centre Branch.
How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2133K for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 do need NWBKGB2133K.
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. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.