SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210HE
BARCGB210HE belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210HE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0HE |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | University and Polytechnic |
| City | Manchester |
| 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.
- 0HE 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 uses SWIFT code BARCGB210HE?
BARCGB210HE identifies University and Polytechnic, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BARCGB210HE stand for?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0HE identifies the department University and Polytechnic.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BARCGB210HE to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB210HE.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use BARCGB210HE with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB210HE against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.