SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210XW

BARCGB210XW belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210XW

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210XW
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0XW
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchIsa Savings Account 5
CityLiverpool
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.
0XW 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 branch is behind SWIFT code BARCGB210XW?

The code BARCGB210XW belongs to Isa Savings Account 5, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in BARCGB210XW mean?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0XW is the code of the department Isa Savings Account 5.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210XW?

BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210XW is Isa Savings Account 5. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210XW.

What happens if I enter BARCGB210XW incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB210XW against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.

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