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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210FJ

BARCGB210FJ belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210FJ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210FJ
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0FJ
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchIslington and Camden
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
0FJ 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 BARCGB210FJ?

The code BARCGB210FJ belongs to Islington and Camden, part of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210FJ?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210FJ is Islington and Camden. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210FJ.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 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.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in BARCGB210FJ stand for?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0FJ identifies the branch Islington and Camden.

Do I need BARCGB210FJ to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB210FJ.

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