SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2102W

BARCGB2102W belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Bradford, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2102W

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2102W
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code02W
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch10 Market Street
CityBradford
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BARC 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.
02W 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2102W?

BARCGB2102W is the SWIFT/BIC code of 10 Market Street, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Bradford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of BARCGB2102W mean?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 02W identifies the department 10 Market Street.

What happens if I use BARCGB2102W with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB2102W against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.

What is the best way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?

Many banks 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 – the difference can be large.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2102W?

BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2102W is 10 Market Street. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2102W.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

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