SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210BT
BARCGB210BT belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Boston, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210BT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0BT |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Boston |
| Country | United 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.
- 0BT 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 BARCGB210BT?
BARCGB210BT identifies Barclays Bank PLC, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Boston, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of BARCGB210BT stand for?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0BT is the code of the branch Barclays Bank PLC.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210BT?
BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210BT is Barclays Bank PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB210BT if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BARCGB210BT incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARCGB210BT with the recipient before sending.
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, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.