SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210FA
BARCGB210FA belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in High Wycombe, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210FA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0FA |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | High Wycombe |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 0FA 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 BARCGB210FA?
BARCGB210FA identifies Barclays Bank PLC, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in High Wycombe, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BARCGB210FA for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB210FA.
What happens if I enter BARCGB210FA with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB210FA with the recipient 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. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.
What does each part of BARCGB210FA stand for?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0FA identifies the department Barclays Bank PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.