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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210WN

BARCGB210WN belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210WN

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210WN
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0WN
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchWolverhampton Group (2
CityWolverhampton
CountryUnited 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.
0WN 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

What bank uses BIC BARCGB210WN?

BARCGB210WN identifies Wolverhampton Group (2, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter BARCGB210WN with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB210WN with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of BARCGB210WN stand for?

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 0WN is the code of the department Wolverhampton Group (2.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got 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.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210WN?

BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210WN points to Wolverhampton Group (2. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210WN.

Do I need BARCGB210WN to send euros 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 do need BARCGB210WN.

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