SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210CK
BARCGB210CK belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Poole, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210CK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0CK |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Transpay/Travellers Cheques |
| City | Poole |
| 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.
- 0CK 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210CK?
The code BARCGB210CK belongs to Transpay/Travellers Cheques, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Poole, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BARCGB210CK with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB210CK with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BARCGB210CK stand for?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0CK is the code of the department Transpay/Travellers Cheques.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
Do I need BARCGB210CK for a euro transfer 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. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB210CK.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.