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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210FQ

BARCGB210FQ belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210FQ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210FQ
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0FQ
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchHolloway and Kingsland Group
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
0FQ 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 SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210FQ?

BARCGB210FQ identifies Holloway and Kingsland Group, part of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in BARCGB210FQ mean?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0FQ identifies the branch Holloway and Kingsland Group.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210FQ?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210FQ points to Holloway and Kingsland Group. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB210FQ if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need BARCGB210FQ to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB210FQ.

How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.

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