BWUKGB22CMA — BARCLAYS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED
BWUKGB22CMA is the SWIFT/BIC code for BARCLAYS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED in LONDON, United Kingdom — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
BWUKGB22CMA is the SWIFT/BIC code for BARCLAYS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED in LONDON, United Kingdom. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: BWUKGB22
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BARCLAYS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Country | United Kingdom (GB) |
| Location Code | 22 |
| Branch | BUK CASS |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BWUKGB22CMA belong to?
The SWIFT code BWUKGB22CMA identifies BARCLAYS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED in LONDON, United Kingdom. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BWUKGB22CMA mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BWUKGB22CMA are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BWUK) represent the bank code for BARCLAYS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED; characters 5-6 (GB) indicate the country code for United Kingdom; characters 7-8 (22) specify the location code; and the final characters (CMA) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BWUKGB22CMA active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BWUKGB22CMA is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '22' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BWUKGB22 instead of BWUKGB22CMA?
Yes. The 8-character code BWUKGB22 represents the primary headquarters of BARCLAYS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED. The 11-character code BWUKGB22CMA targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BWUKGB22 (or BWUKGB22XXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BWUKGB22CMA?
The physical address registered for BWUKGB22CMA is: 1 CHURCHILL PLACE, E14 5HP, LONDON, United Kingdom. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the BWUKGB22CMA code in United Kingdom?
The SWIFT code BWUKGB22CMA is used for international inbound wire transfers in the United Kingdom. Domestic GBP clearings route via BACS, CHAPS and Faster Payments rather than SWIFT.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).