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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210AC

BARCGB210AC belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Northampton, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210AC

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210AC
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0AC
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchDividend Clearance Centre
CityNorthampton
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
0AC 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 BARCGB210AC?

BARCGB210AC identifies Dividend Clearance Centre, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Northampton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need BARCGB210AC to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB210AC.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What do the letters in BARCGB210AC mean?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0AC identifies the branch Dividend Clearance Centre.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210AC?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210AC points to Dividend Clearance Centre. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210AC.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

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