SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210BH
BARCGB210BH belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210BH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0BH |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Erdington |
| City | Birmingham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 0BH 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 BIC BARCGB210BH?
The code BARCGB210BH belongs to Erdington, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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.
What does each part of BARCGB210BH 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 0BH identifies the department Erdington.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210BH?
BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210BH points to Erdington. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210BH.
Do I need BARCGB210BH for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB210BH.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.