SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210KF

BARCGB210KF belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Redditch, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210KF

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210KF
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0KF
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CityRedditch
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
0KF 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 is behind BIC BARCGB210KF?

BARCGB210KF is the SWIFT/BIC code of Barclays Bank PLC, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Redditch, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210KF?

BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210KF points to Barclays Bank PLC. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210KF.

What do the letters in BARCGB210KF stand for?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0KF identifies the department Barclays Bank PLC.

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. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?

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

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