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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210UG

BARCGB210UG belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Woolston, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210UG

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210UG
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0UG
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchWoolston, Kingsland Grange
CityWoolston
CountryUnited 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.
0UG 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 code BARCGB210UG?

BARCGB210UG identifies Woolston, Kingsland Grange, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Woolston, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210UG?

BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210UG points to Woolston, Kingsland Grange. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210UG.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in BARCGB210UG mean?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0UG identifies the department Woolston, Kingsland Grange.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BARCGB210UG to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BARCGB210UG.

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