SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210AS
BARCGB210AS belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Aylsham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210AS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0AS |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Aylsham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 0AS 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 bank is behind SWIFT code BARCGB210AS?
BARCGB210AS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Barclays Bank PLC, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Aylsham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BARCGB210AS incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARCGB210AS with the recipient before sending.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BARCGB210AS for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BARCGB210AS.
What do the letters in BARCGB210AS stand for?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0AS is the code of the department Barclays Bank PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.