SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210WL

BARCGB210WL belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210WL

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210WL
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0WL
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchSouth Tees Group (2
CityMiddlesbrough
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.
0WL 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 BARCGB210WL?

BARCGB210WL identifies South Tees Group (2, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of BARCGB210WL mean?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0WL identifies the department South Tees Group (2.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.

What happens if I enter BARCGB210WL incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARCGB210WL against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210WL?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210WL points to South Tees Group (2. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGB210WL if the recipient asks for it.

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

Many banks 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.

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