SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210JZ

BARCGB210JZ belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Poole, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210JZ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210JZ
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0JZ
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchInterpayment Services LTD
CityPoole
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
0JZ 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 uses BIC BARCGB210JZ?

The code BARCGB210JZ belongs to Interpayment Services LTD, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Poole, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use BARCGB210JZ incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB210JZ against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BARCGB210JZ for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BARCGB210JZ.

What does each part of BARCGB210JZ mean?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0JZ identifies the branch Interpayment Services LTD.

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