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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210HS

BARCGB210HS belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Neath, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210HS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210HS
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0HS
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CityNeath
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
0HS 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 BARCGB210HS?

BARCGB210HS identifies Barclays Bank PLC, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Neath, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need BARCGB210HS to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB210HS.

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

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

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210HS?

BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210HS is Barclays Bank PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB210HS if the recipient asks for it.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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