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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210JL

BARCGB210JL belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Oldham, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210JL

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210JL
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0JL
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CityOldham
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
0JL 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210JL?

BARCGB210JL is the SWIFT/BIC code of Barclays Bank PLC, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Oldham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of BARCGB210JL stand for?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0JL identifies the department Barclays Bank PLC.

Do I need BARCGB210JL to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BARCGB210JL.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210JL?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210JL is Barclays Bank PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210JL.

What happens if I use BARCGB210JL incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB210JL with the recipient before sending.

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