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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210NU

BARCGB210NU belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Basingstoke, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210NU

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210NU
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0NU
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchCommercial Bank Basingstoke
CityBasingstoke
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
0NU 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 BARCGB210NU?

BARCGB210NU is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commercial Bank Basingstoke, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Basingstoke, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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 BARCGB210NU stand for?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0NU identifies the branch Commercial Bank Basingstoke.

Do I need BARCGB210NU for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB210NU.

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

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

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210NU?

BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210NU points to Commercial Bank Basingstoke. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210NU.

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