SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210AH
BARCGB210AH belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210AH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0AH |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Loan Operations |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 0AH 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210AH?
The code BARCGB210AH belongs to Loan Operations, part of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got 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.
What happens if I use BARCGB210AH with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARCGB210AH with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210AH?
BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210AH points to Loan Operations. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210AH.
What do the letters in BARCGB210AH mean?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0AH identifies the branch Loan Operations.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments 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.