SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210UE
BARCGB210UE belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Winchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210UE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0UE |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Winchester, Coventry House |
| City | Winchester |
| Country | United 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.
- 0UE 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210UE?
The code BARCGB210UE belongs to Winchester, Coventry House, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Winchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BARCGB210UE stand for?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0UE identifies the branch Winchester, Coventry House.
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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210UE?
BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210UE points to Winchester, Coventry House. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BARCGB210UE if the recipient asks for it.
Does Barclays Bank PLC have 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.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.