SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210MA
BARCGB210MA belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Swansea, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210MA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0MA |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Swansea |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 0MA 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 uses SWIFT code BARCGB210MA?
BARCGB210MA identifies Barclays Bank PLC, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Swansea, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BARCGB210MA stand for?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0MA identifies the department Barclays Bank PLC.
Do I need BARCGB210MA to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BARCGB210MA.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210MA?
BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210MA points to Barclays Bank PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210MA.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.