SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2133Z
NWBKGB2133Z belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Oakham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2133Z |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 33Z |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Oakham Branch |
| City | Oakham |
| 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.
- 33Z 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/BIC code NWBKGB2133Z?
NWBKGB2133Z is the SWIFT/BIC code of Oakham Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Oakham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2133Z?
NWBKGB21 is the main office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2133Z is Oakham Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NWBKGB2133Z.
How long does a transfer to National Westminster Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NWBKGB2133Z to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need NWBKGB2133Z.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2133Z mean?
NWBK is the bank code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 33Z is the code of the branch Oakham Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.