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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210WD

BARCGB210WD belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210WD

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210WD
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0WD
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchNorthern International Operations Trade
CityManchester
CountryUnited 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.
0WD 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 SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210WD?

BARCGB210WD identifies Northern International Operations Trade, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in BARCGB210WD mean?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0WD is the code of the branch Northern International Operations Trade.

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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210WD?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210WD points to Northern International Operations Trade. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BARCGB210WD if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need BARCGB210WD for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB210WD.

What happens if I enter BARCGB210WD with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB210WD against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.

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