SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210JA
BARCGB210JA belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Newport (Gwent), United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210JA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0JA |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Newport (Gwent) |
| Country | United 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.
- 0JA 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 BARCGB210JA?
BARCGB210JA identifies Barclays Bank PLC, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Newport (Gwent), United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BARCGB210JA stand for?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0JA is the code of the branch Barclays Bank PLC.
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.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BARCGB210JA for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB210JA.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive 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.