SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210WW
BARCGB210WW belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Worcester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210WW |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0WW |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Worcester 2 |
| City | Worcester |
| Country | United 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.
- 0WW 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 BARCGB210WW?
The code BARCGB210WW belongs to Worcester 2, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Worcester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BARCGB210WW incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARCGB210WW against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BARCGB210WW 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 0WW identifies the branch Worcester 2.
Does Barclays Bank PLC have more 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 BARCGB210WW?
BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210WW is Worcester 2. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210WW.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.