SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2133S
NWBKGB2133S belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Barrow-In-Furness, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2133S |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 33S |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Barrow-In-Furness Branch |
| City | Barrow-In-Furness |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 33S 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 SWIFT code NWBKGB2133S?
The code NWBKGB2133S belongs to Barrow-In-Furness Branch, part of National Westminster Bank PLC in Barrow-In-Furness, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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 NWBKGB2133S?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2133S points to Barrow-In-Furness Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2133S.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of NWBKGB2133S 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 33S is the code of the branch Barrow-In-Furness Branch.
Do I need NWBKGB2133S to send euros 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 do need NWBKGB2133S.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.