SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210LC

BARCGB210LC belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Shirley, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210LC

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210LC
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0LC
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CityShirley
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
0LC 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

What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210LC?

BARCGB210LC is the SWIFT/BIC code of Barclays Bank PLC, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Shirley, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in BARCGB210LC mean?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0LC identifies the department Barclays Bank PLC.

What happens if I use BARCGB210LC incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB210LC against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.

What is the best way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210LC?

BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210LC points to Barclays Bank PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BARCGB210LC if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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