SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210KN
BARCGB210KN belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Rugby, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210KN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0KN |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Rugby |
| Country | United 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.
- 0KN 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 BIC BARCGB210KN?
BARCGB210KN identifies Barclays Bank PLC, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Rugby, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BARCGB210KN mean?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0KN identifies the branch Barclays Bank PLC.
What happens if I use BARCGB210KN incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB210KN with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros 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 BARCGB210KN?
BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210KN is Barclays Bank PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB210KN if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BARCGB210KN for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BARCGB210KN.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.