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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210FZ

BARCGB210FZ belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Leek, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210FZ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210FZ
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0FZ
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CityLeek
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.
0FZ 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 uses BIC BARCGB210FZ?

BARCGB210FZ identifies Barclays Bank PLC, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Leek, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have more 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 does each part of BARCGB210FZ mean?

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 0FZ is the code of the department Barclays Bank PLC.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210FZ?

BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210FZ 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 BARCGB210FZ.

Do I need BARCGB210FZ to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB210FZ.

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