SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210JP
BARCGB210JP belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Oxford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210JP |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0JP |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | East |
| City | Oxford |
| 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.
- 0JP 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 code BARCGB210JP?
The code BARCGB210JP belongs to East, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Oxford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BARCGB210JP to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB210JP.
What does each part of BARCGB210JP mean?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0JP identifies the department East.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210JP?
BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210JP points to East. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGB210JP if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best 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.