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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210BJ

BARCGB210BJ belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210BJ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210BJ
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0BJ
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchSmall Heath
CityBirmingham
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
0BJ 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 BARCGB210BJ?

BARCGB210BJ identifies Small Heath, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.

What does each part of BARCGB210BJ 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 0BJ is the code of the branch Small Heath.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210BJ?

BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210BJ is Small Heath. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB210BJ if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need BARCGB210BJ for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB210BJ.

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