SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210LD

BARCGB210LD belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Shrewsbury, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210LD

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210LD
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0LD
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchShrewsbury, Oswestry and Shropshire
CityShrewsbury
CountryUnited 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.
0LD 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 SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210LD?

BARCGB210LD identifies Shrewsbury, Oswestry and Shropshire, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Shrewsbury, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210LD?

BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210LD is Shrewsbury, Oswestry and Shropshire. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BARCGB210LD if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter BARCGB210LD incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB210LD against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have 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 is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?

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

What do the letters in BARCGB210LD 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 0LD is the code of the branch Shrewsbury, Oswestry and Shropshire.

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