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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210WB

BARCGB210WB belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Brighton, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210WB

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210WB
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0WB
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchSouth Coast Group of Branches 2
CityBrighton
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
0WB 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 is behind BIC BARCGB210WB?

The code BARCGB210WB belongs to South Coast Group of Branches 2, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Brighton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in BARCGB210WB stand for?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0WB identifies the branch South Coast Group of Branches 2.

Do I need BARCGB210WB for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BARCGB210WB.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I use BARCGB210WB with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB210WB against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210WB?

BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210WB is South Coast Group of Branches 2. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210WB.

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