SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210WG
BARCGB210WG belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Croydon, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210WG |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0WG |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Croydon (2 |
| City | Croydon |
| 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.
- 0WG 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210WG?
BARCGB210WG is the SWIFT/BIC code of Croydon (2, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Croydon, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BARCGB210WG 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 0WG identifies the branch Croydon (2.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BARCGB210WG to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BARCGB210WG.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210WG?
BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210WG is Croydon (2. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGB210WG if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BARCGB210WG with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB210WG against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.