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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210WV

BARCGB210WV belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Hull, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210WV

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210WV
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0WV
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchHull 2
CityHull
CountryUnited 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.
0WV 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 BARCGB210WV?

The code BARCGB210WV belongs to Hull 2, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Hull, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of BARCGB210WV stand for?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0WV is the code of the branch Hull 2.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have 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.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BARCGB210WV to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of 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 BARCGB210WV.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210WV?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210WV points to Hull 2. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB210WV if the recipient asks for it.

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