SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210CS
BARCGB210CS belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Clacton-On-Sea, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210CS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0CS |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Clacton-On-Sea |
| 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.
- 0CS 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 BIC BARCGB210CS?
The code BARCGB210CS belongs to Barclays Bank PLC, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Clacton-On-Sea, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BARCGB210CS stand for?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0CS is the code of the branch Barclays Bank PLC.
What happens if I use BARCGB210CS with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARCGB210CS with the recipient 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. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BARCGB210CS to send euros 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 BARCGB210CS.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.