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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210GS

BARCGB210GS belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Louth, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210GS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210GS
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0GS
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CityLouth
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
0GS 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 BARCGB210GS?

BARCGB210GS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Barclays Bank PLC, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Louth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter BARCGB210GS with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB210GS against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.

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

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

Do I need BARCGB210GS to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BARCGB210GS.

What do the letters in BARCGB210GS 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 0GS is the code of the branch Barclays Bank PLC.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210GS?

BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210GS points to Barclays Bank PLC. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BARCGB210GS 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.