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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210AF

BARCGB210AF belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210AF

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210AF
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0AF
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchTrade Finance Unit
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
0AF 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 bank is behind BIC BARCGB210AF?

The code BARCGB210AF belongs to Trade Finance Unit, part of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need BARCGB210AF for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB210AF.

What does each part of BARCGB210AF 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 0AF is the code of the department Trade Finance Unit.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210AF?

BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210AF is Trade Finance Unit. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BARCGB210AF if the recipient asks for it.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

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