SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210CV

BARCGB210CV belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Cramlington, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210CV

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210CV
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0CV
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CityCramlington
CountryUnited 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.
0CV 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210CV?

BARCGB210CV identifies Barclays Bank PLC, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Cramlington, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.

Do I need BARCGB210CV to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BARCGB210CV.

What happens if I enter BARCGB210CV incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB210CV against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in BARCGB210CV mean?

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 0CV 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.