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SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2136B

NWBKGB2136B belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.

NWBKGB2136B

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNWBKGB2136B
8-character codeNWBKGB21
Branch code36B
BankNational Westminster Bank PLC
BranchManchester, Deansgate Branch
CityManchester
CountryUnited 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.
36B 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 branch uses BIC NWBKGB2136B?

NWBKGB2136B identifies Manchester, Deansgate Branch, a unit of National Westminster Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of NWBKGB2136B stand for?

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 36B identifies the department Manchester, Deansgate Branch.

How long does it take to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

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 NWBKGB2136B to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NWBKGB2136B.

What happens if I enter NWBKGB2136B incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2136B against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.