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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210JW

BARCGB210JW belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210JW

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210JW
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0JW
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchPlaistow
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
0JW 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 is behind BIC BARCGB210JW?

The code BARCGB210JW belongs to Plaistow, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210JW?

BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210JW points to Plaistow. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BARCGB210JW if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need BARCGB210JW for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB210JW.

How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

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

What does each part of BARCGB210JW stand for?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0JW identifies the department Plaistow.

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