SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210KU
BARCGB210KU belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in St. Neots, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210KU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0KU |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | St. Neots |
| 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.
- 0KU 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 SWIFT code BARCGB210KU?
The code BARCGB210KU belongs to Barclays Bank PLC, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in St. Neots, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210KU?
BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210KU is Barclays Bank PLC. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210KU.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use BARCGB210KU with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARCGB210KU against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often 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.
What does each part of BARCGB210KU stand for?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0KU is the code of the branch Barclays Bank PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.