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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210BZ

BARCGB210BZ belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Bromley, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210BZ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210BZ
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0BZ
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CityBromley
CountryUnited 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.
0BZ 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/BIC code BARCGB210BZ?

BARCGB210BZ identifies Barclays Bank PLC, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Bromley, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in BARCGB210BZ mean?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0BZ is the code of the department Barclays Bank PLC.

What happens if I enter BARCGB210BZ incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB210BZ with the recipient before sending.

How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BARCGB210BZ for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB210BZ.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210BZ?

BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210BZ is Barclays Bank PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210BZ.

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