SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210WI
BARCGB210WI belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210WI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0WI |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Portsmouth City (2 |
| City | Portsmouth |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 0WI 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 uses SWIFT code BARCGB210WI?
BARCGB210WI identifies Portsmouth City (2, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got 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.
What happens if I enter BARCGB210WI with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARCGB210WI against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210WI?
BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210WI points to Portsmouth City (2. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210WI.
What do the letters in BARCGB210WI stand for?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0WI is the code of the department Portsmouth City (2.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.