SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210NI
BARCGB210NI belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210NI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0NI |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Woolwich |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 0NI 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 SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210NI?
BARCGB210NI is the SWIFT/BIC code of Woolwich, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BARCGB210NI stand for?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0NI identifies the department Woolwich.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got more 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.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210NI?
BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210NI points to Woolwich. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210NI.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BARCGB210NI 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. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB210NI.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.