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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210NG

BARCGB210NG belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210NG

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210NG
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0NG
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchWood Green
CityLondon
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.
0NG 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 BARCGB210NG?

BARCGB210NG identifies Wood Green, part of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use BARCGB210NG incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB210NG against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.

What does each part of BARCGB210NG 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 0NG is the code of the department Wood Green.

How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BARCGB210NG for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BARCGB210NG.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210NG?

BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210NG points to Wood Green. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210NG.

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