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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210KW

BARCGB210KW belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Salisbury, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210KW

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210KW
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0KW
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CitySalisbury
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.
0KW 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/BIC code BARCGB210KW?

BARCGB210KW is the SWIFT/BIC code of Barclays Bank PLC, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Salisbury, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of BARCGB210KW mean?

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

What happens if I use BARCGB210KW with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB210KW with the recipient before sending.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210KW?

BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210KW is Barclays Bank PLC. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BARCGB210KW if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BARCGB210KW to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BARCGB210KW.

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