SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2133P
NWBKGB2133P belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Lancaster, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2133P |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 33P |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Lancaster University Branch |
| City | Lancaster |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 33P 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 NWBKGB2133P?
NWBKGB2133P identifies Lancaster University Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Lancaster, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2133P to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need NWBKGB2133P.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2133P?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2133P is Lancaster University Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2133P.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2133P stand for?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 33P identifies the branch Lancaster University Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.