SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210ZW
BARCGB210ZW belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210ZW |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0ZW |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bloomsbury and Tottenham Court Road 2 |
| City | London |
| 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.
- 0ZW 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 uses BIC BARCGB210ZW?
BARCGB210ZW is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bloomsbury and Tottenham Court Road 2, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BARCGB210ZW for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB210ZW.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter BARCGB210ZW incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB210ZW against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.