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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210WA

BARCGB210WA belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210WA

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210WA
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0WA
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchLeicester Town Hall Saquare 2
CityLeicester
CountryUnited 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.
0WA 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 code BARCGB210WA?

The code BARCGB210WA belongs to Leicester Town Hall Saquare 2, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in BARCGB210WA 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 0WA is the code of the branch Leicester Town Hall Saquare 2.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210WA?

BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210WA points to Leicester Town Hall Saquare 2. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210WA.

What happens if I use BARCGB210WA incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB210WA with the recipient before sending.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

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

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