SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210BN
BARCGB210BN belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Blackburn, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210BN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0BN |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Blackburn |
| 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.
- 0BN 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 uses BIC BARCGB210BN?
BARCGB210BN is the SWIFT/BIC code of Barclays Bank PLC, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Blackburn, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got 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 is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
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.
Do I need BARCGB210BN to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB210BN.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210BN?
BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210BN points to Barclays Bank PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB210BN if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.