SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210BI
BARCGB210BI belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210BI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0BI |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | South |
| City | Birmingham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 0BI 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 SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210BI?
BARCGB210BI identifies South, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BARCGB210BI to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB210BI.
What do the letters in BARCGB210BI stand for?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0BI is the code of the branch South.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.