SWIFT Code NBPLPLPA — NARODOWY BANK POLSKI, WARSZAWA

About SWIFT Code NBPLPLPA — NARODOWY BANK POLSKI, WARSZAWA

SWIFT code NBPLPLPA is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for NARODOWY BANK POLSKI in WARSZAWA, Poland. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by NARODOWY BANK POLSKI for all outward international remittances from WARSZAWA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code NBPLPLPA

The code NBPLPLPA follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code NBPLPLPA

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your NARODOWY BANK POLSKI account in WARSZAWA, share SWIFT code NBPLPLPA with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at NARODOWY BANK POLSKI, WARSZAWA must provide SWIFT code NBPLPLPA. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using NARODOWY BANK POLSKI in WARSZAWA rely on SWIFT code NBPLPLPA for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for NARODOWY BANK POLSKI →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for NARODOWY BANK POLSKI →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for NARODOWY BANK POLSKI →

How SWIFT Code NBPLPLPA Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code NBPLPLPA and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to NARODOWY BANK POLSKI.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: NARODOWY BANK POLSKI receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code NBPLPLPA

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter NBPLPLPA uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for WARSZAWA only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Poland.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm NBPLPLPA directly with NARODOWY BANK POLSKI's WARSZAWA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.