SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210JG

BARCGB210JG belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in North Shields, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210JG

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210JG
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0JG
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CityNorth Shields
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
0JG 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

Which bank is behind BIC BARCGB210JG?

BARCGB210JG identifies Barclays Bank PLC, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in North Shields, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.

What happens if I enter BARCGB210JG with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARCGB210JG with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of BARCGB210JG mean?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0JG is the code of the branch Barclays Bank PLC.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210JG?

BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210JG points to Barclays Bank PLC. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGB210JG if the recipient asks for it.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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