SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210DN

BARCGB210DN belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Ely, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210DN

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210DN
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0DN
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CityEly
CountryUnited 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.
0DN 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 BIC BARCGB210DN?

BARCGB210DN is the SWIFT/BIC code of Barclays Bank PLC, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Ely, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210DN?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210DN is Barclays Bank PLC. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BARCGB210DN if the recipient asks for it.

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.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I use BARCGB210DN incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB210DN against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.

Do I need BARCGB210DN to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BARCGB210DN.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.