SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210UF
BARCGB210UF belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Witham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210UF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0UF |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Witham, Stour House |
| City | Witham |
| Country | United 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.
- 0UF 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 bank uses BIC BARCGB210UF?
BARCGB210UF identifies Witham, Stour House, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Witham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in BARCGB210UF mean?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0UF is the code of the department Witham, Stour House.
Do I need BARCGB210UF for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB210UF.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210UF?
BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210UF points to Witham, Stour House. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB210UF 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.