SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210AQ
BARCGB210AQ belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Ashton-Under-Lyne, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210AQ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0AQ |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Ashton-Under-Lyne |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 0AQ 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 is behind BIC BARCGB210AQ?
BARCGB210AQ is the SWIFT/BIC code of Barclays Bank PLC, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Ashton-Under-Lyne, 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 BARCGB210AQ with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB210AQ against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.
What do the letters in BARCGB210AQ mean?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0AQ is the code of the branch Barclays Bank PLC.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210AQ?
BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210AQ is Barclays Bank PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210AQ.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.