SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210JK
BARCGB210JK belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Oakham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210JK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0JK |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Oakham |
| Country | United 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.
- 0JK 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 uses BIC BARCGB210JK?
BARCGB210JK identifies Barclays Bank PLC, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Oakham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BARCGB210JK to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BARCGB210JK.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210JK?
BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210JK is Barclays Bank PLC. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BARCGB210JK if the recipient asks for it.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got more 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 does each part of BARCGB210JK mean?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0JK is the code of the branch Barclays Bank PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.