SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210CD
BARCGB210CD belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210CD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0CD |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bury St. Edmunds |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 0CD 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 is behind SWIFT code BARCGB210CD?
BARCGB210CD identifies Barclays Bank PLC, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BARCGB210CD mean?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0CD identifies the department Barclays Bank PLC.
What is the cheapest 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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BARCGB210CD for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB210CD.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210CD?
BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210CD is Barclays Bank PLC. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210CD.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.