SWIFT/BIC code BARCGGS10WG
BARCGGS10WG belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in St. Peter Port, Guernsey.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGGS10WG |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGGS1 |
| Branch code | 0WG |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bcpi Limited Woolwich Guernsey |
| City | St. Peter Port |
| Country | Guernsey |
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.
- GG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- S1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 0WG 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/BIC code BARCGGS10WG?
BARCGGS10WG is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bcpi Limited Woolwich Guernsey, part of Barclays Bank PLC in St. Peter Port, Guernsey. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BARCGGS1 instead of BARCGGS10WG?
BARCGGS1 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGGS10WG points to Bcpi Limited Woolwich Guernsey. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BARCGGS10WG if the recipient asks for it.
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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in Guernsey. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of BARCGGS10WG stand for?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GG is the ISO code of Guernsey, S1 is the location code and 0WG is the code of the branch Bcpi Limited Woolwich Guernsey.
What happens if I use BARCGGS10WG with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARCGGS10WG with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.