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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210AM

BARCGB210AM belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Andover, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210AM

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210AM
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0AM
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CityAndover
CountryUnited 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.
0AM 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 code BARCGB210AM?

BARCGB210AM identifies Barclays Bank PLC, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Andover, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in BARCGB210AM mean?

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 0AM is the code of the department Barclays Bank PLC.

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. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210AM?

BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210AM points to Barclays Bank PLC. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BARCGB210AM if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use BARCGB210AM with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARCGB210AM with the recipient before sending.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

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