SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2110W
BARCGB2110W belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Plymouth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2110W |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 10W |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Plymouth Area Branches 2 |
| City | Plymouth |
| Country | United 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.
- 10W 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 SWIFT code BARCGB2110W?
The code BARCGB2110W belongs to Plymouth Area Branches 2, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Plymouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BARCGB2110W stand for?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 10W is the code of the branch Plymouth Area Branches 2.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter BARCGB2110W incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB2110W against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.
Do I need BARCGB2110W to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB2110W.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.