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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210JS

BARCGB210JS belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Penrith, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210JS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210JS
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0JS
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CityPenrith
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
0JS 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 code BARCGB210JS?

BARCGB210JS identifies Barclays Bank PLC, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Penrith, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the best 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.

What do the letters in BARCGB210JS stand for?

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

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210JS?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210JS is Barclays Bank PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB210JS if the recipient asks for it.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.

Do I need BARCGB210JS for a euro transfer 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 do need BARCGB210JS.

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