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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210UB

BARCGB210UB belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210UB

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210UB
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0UB
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchBristol, Barrow Road
CityBristol
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.
0UB 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 BARCGB210UB?

BARCGB210UB is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bristol, Barrow Road, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210UB?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210UB is Bristol, Barrow Road. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210UB.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.

What happens if I use BARCGB210UB incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB210UB against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need BARCGB210UB to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BARCGB210UB.

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