SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210BQ
BARCGB210BQ belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Blackpool, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210BQ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0BQ |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Blackpool |
| 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.
- 0BQ 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 SWIFT code BARCGB210BQ?
BARCGB210BQ is the SWIFT/BIC code of Barclays Bank PLC, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Blackpool, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BARCGB210BQ stand for?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0BQ is the code of the branch Barclays Bank PLC.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210BQ?
BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210BQ points to Barclays Bank PLC. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210BQ.
What is the best way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need BARCGB210BQ 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. For other currencies you do need BARCGB210BQ.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.