SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2136K
NWBKGB2136K belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Atherton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2136K |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 36K |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Atherton Branch |
| City | Atherton |
| 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.
- 36K 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 bank uses SWIFT code NWBKGB2136K?
NWBKGB2136K is the SWIFT/BIC code of Atherton Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Atherton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter NWBKGB2136K with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NWBKGB2136K with the recipient before you confirm.
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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2136K?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2136K points to Atherton Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2136K if the recipient asks for it.
Does National Westminster Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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 NWBKGB2136K mean?
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 36K is the code of the branch Atherton Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.