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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210GJ

BARCGB210GJ belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210GJ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210GJ
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0GJ
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchSouth
CityLiverpool
CountryUnited 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.
0GJ 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 BIC BARCGB210GJ?

BARCGB210GJ identifies South, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use BARCGB210GJ incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB210GJ with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in BARCGB210GJ mean?

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

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BARCGB210GJ for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB210GJ.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210GJ?

BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210GJ points to South. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210GJ.

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