SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210CY
BARCGB210CY belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Dartford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210CY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0CY |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Dartford |
| 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.
- 0CY 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 code BARCGB210CY?
The code BARCGB210CY belongs to Barclays Bank PLC, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Dartford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210CY?
BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210CY points to Barclays Bank PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BARCGB210CY if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
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.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BARCGB210CY to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BARCGB210CY.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.