SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210LW
BARCGB210LW belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Sudbury, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210LW |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0LW |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Sudbury |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 0LW 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 uses SWIFT code BARCGB210LW?
The code BARCGB210LW belongs to Barclays Bank PLC, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Sudbury, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BARCGB210LW mean?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0LW is the code of the branch Barclays Bank PLC.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210LW?
BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210LW points to Barclays Bank PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210LW.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use BARCGB210LW with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARCGB210LW with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.