SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2136N
NWBKGB2136N belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2136N |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 36N |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Studentline Branch |
| City | Manchester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 36N 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 SWIFT code NWBKGB2136N?
NWBKGB2136N identifies Studentline Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2136N with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NWBKGB2136N against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2136N?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2136N is Studentline Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2136N if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2136N mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 36N identifies the department Studentline Branch.
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 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.