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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210AE

BARCGB210AE belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Poole, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210AE

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210AE
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0AE
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchTranspay/Interpayment Drafts
CityPoole
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
0AE 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210AE?

The code BARCGB210AE belongs to Transpay/Interpayment Drafts, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Poole, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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 what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of BARCGB210AE stand for?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0AE identifies the branch Transpay/Interpayment Drafts.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210AE?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210AE is Transpay/Interpayment Drafts. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210AE.

Do I need BARCGB210AE for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BARCGB210AE.

How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers 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.