SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210PA

BARCGB210PA belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Poole, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210PA

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210PA
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0PA
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchPension Funds Accounts
CityPoole
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.
0PA 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 BIC BARCGB210PA?

BARCGB210PA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Pension Funds Accounts, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Poole, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in BARCGB210PA mean?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0PA is the code of the branch Pension Funds Accounts.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I enter BARCGB210PA incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARCGB210PA against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210PA?

BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210PA points to Pension Funds Accounts. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BARCGB210PA if the recipient asks for it.

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