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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210AK

BARCGB210AK belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Alperton, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210AK

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210AK
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0AK
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CityAlperton
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.
0AK 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 BIC BARCGB210AK?

The code BARCGB210AK belongs to Barclays Bank PLC, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Alperton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use BARCGB210AK with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB210AK against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have other 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.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210AK?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210AK points to Barclays Bank PLC. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210AK.

Do I need BARCGB210AK to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB210AK.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. 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.