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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210FK

BARCGB210FK belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Kelso, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210FK

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210FK
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0FK
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CityKelso
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
0FK 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 branch is behind SWIFT code BARCGB210FK?

The code BARCGB210FK belongs to Barclays Bank PLC, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Kelso, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BARCGB210FK for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB210FK.

What do the letters in BARCGB210FK stand for?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0FK is the code of the department Barclays Bank PLC.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210FK?

BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210FK is Barclays Bank PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB210FK if the recipient asks for it.

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