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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210FR

BARCGB210FR belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in King's Lynn, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210FR

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210FR
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0FR
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CityKing's Lynn
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.
0FR 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 BARCGB210FR?

BARCGB210FR identifies Barclays Bank PLC, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in King's Lynn, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need BARCGB210FR 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 still need BARCGB210FR.

What do the letters in BARCGB210FR stand for?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0FR identifies the department Barclays Bank PLC.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210FR?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210FR is Barclays Bank PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BARCGB210FR 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.