SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210CH
BARCGB210CH belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Cardigan, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210CH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0CH |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Cardigan |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 0CH 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 uses SWIFT code BARCGB210CH?
BARCGB210CH identifies Barclays Bank PLC, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Cardigan, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BARCGB210CH for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BARCGB210CH.
What happens if I enter BARCGB210CH with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB210CH against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of BARCGB210CH stand for?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0CH identifies the branch Barclays Bank PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.