SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2107W
BARCGB2107W belongs to Barclays Bank PLC, Wimbledon Group in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2107W |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 07W |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC, Wimbledon Group |
| Branch | Wimbledon |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Barclays Bank PLC, Wimbledon Group SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 07W 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2107W?
BARCGB2107W is the SWIFT/BIC code of Wimbledon, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC, Wimbledon Group in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Barclays Bank PLC, Wimbledon Group have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BARCGB2107W is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Barclays Bank PLC, Wimbledon Group in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC, Wimbledon Group take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BARCGB2107W for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB2107W.
What happens if I use BARCGB2107W incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARCGB2107W against the details from Barclays Bank PLC, Wimbledon Group before sending.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2107W?
BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, Wimbledon Group, while BARCGB2107W is Wimbledon. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BARCGB2107W if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.