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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210AZ

BARCGB210AZ belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Basildon, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210AZ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210AZ
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0AZ
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CityBasildon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
0AZ 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/BIC code BARCGB210AZ?

BARCGB210AZ is the SWIFT/BIC code of Barclays Bank PLC, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Basildon, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of BARCGB210AZ stand for?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0AZ is the code of the branch Barclays Bank PLC.

Do I need BARCGB210AZ to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB210AZ.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210AZ?

BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210AZ points to Barclays Bank PLC. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210AZ.

What happens if I use BARCGB210AZ with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARCGB210AZ with the recipient before you confirm.

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