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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210LQ

BARCGB210LQ belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Stockport, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210LQ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210LQ
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0LQ
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CityStockport
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.
0LQ 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 code BARCGB210LQ?

The code BARCGB210LQ belongs to Barclays Bank PLC, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Stockport, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.

What do the letters in BARCGB210LQ stand for?

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 0LQ identifies the branch Barclays Bank PLC.

What is the best 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. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210LQ?

BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210LQ points to Barclays Bank PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB210LQ if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need BARCGB210LQ to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BARCGB210LQ.

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