SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210GG
BARCGB210GG belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Lincoln, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210GG |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0GG |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | West Lincs and Newark Group |
| City | Lincoln |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 0GG 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210GG?
The code BARCGB210GG belongs to West Lincs and Newark Group, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Lincoln, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Barclays Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.
Do I need BARCGB210GG for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BARCGB210GG.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in BARCGB210GG mean?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0GG is the code of the department West Lincs and Newark Group.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210GG?
BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210GG is West Lincs and Newark Group. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BARCGB210GG 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.