SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210DV
BARCGB210DV belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Farnham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210DV |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0DV |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Farnham |
| 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.
- 0DV 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 BIC BARCGB210DV?
BARCGB210DV identifies Barclays Bank PLC, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Farnham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BARCGB210DV 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. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB210DV.
What does each part of BARCGB210DV stand for?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0DV is the code of the branch Barclays Bank PLC.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210DV?
BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210DV points to Barclays Bank PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB210DV if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BARCGB210DV incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB210DV against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.