SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210FN
BARCGB210FN belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Kidderminster, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210FN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0FN |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Kidderminster |
| 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.
- 0FN 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 SWIFT code BARCGB210FN?
BARCGB210FN is the SWIFT/BIC code of Barclays Bank PLC, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Kidderminster, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BARCGB210FN mean?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0FN is the code of the department Barclays Bank PLC.
Do I need BARCGB210FN to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB210FN.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent 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.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210FN?
BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210FN points to Barclays Bank PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210FN.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.