SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210CT
BARCGB210CT belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210CT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0CT |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Clapham |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- 0CT 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/BIC code BARCGB210CT?
BARCGB210CT is the SWIFT/BIC code of Clapham, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BARCGB210CT to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BARCGB210CT.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use BARCGB210CT with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB210CT against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.
Does Barclays Bank PLC have other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210CT?
BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210CT is Clapham. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210CT.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.