SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210WU
BARCGB210WU belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Dudley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210WU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0WU |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Dudley 2 |
| City | Dudley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 0WU 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 is behind BIC BARCGB210WU?
BARCGB210WU identifies Dudley 2, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Dudley, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.
What do the letters in BARCGB210WU stand for?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0WU is the code of the branch Dudley 2.
What happens if I enter BARCGB210WU incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB210WU against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210WU?
BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210WU points to Dudley 2. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BARCGB210WU if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BARCGB210WU to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB210WU.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.