SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210HR
BARCGB210HR belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Northwich, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210HR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0HR |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Mid and South Cheshire Group |
| City | Northwich |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 0HR 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/BIC code BARCGB210HR?
BARCGB210HR is the SWIFT/BIC code of Mid and South Cheshire Group, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Northwich, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BARCGB210HR stand for?
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 0HR is the code of the branch Mid and South Cheshire Group.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210HR?
BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210HR is Mid and South Cheshire Group. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGB210HR if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BARCGB210HR 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. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB210HR.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.