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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210AR

BARCGB210AR belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Aylesbury, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210AR

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210AR
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0AR
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CityAylesbury
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.
0AR 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 SWIFT code BARCGB210AR?

BARCGB210AR identifies Barclays Bank PLC, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Aylesbury, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use BARCGB210AR incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARCGB210AR with the recipient before sending.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 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 do the letters in BARCGB210AR 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 0AR identifies the branch Barclays Bank PLC.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210AR?

BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210AR points to Barclays Bank PLC. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGB210AR if the recipient asks for it.

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