SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210UO

BARCGB210UO belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Knutsford, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210UO

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210UO
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0UO
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CityKnutsford
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.
0UO 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 BARCGB210UO?

BARCGB210UO identifies Barclays Bank PLC, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Knutsford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Many banks add 1–3% 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.

What happens if I use BARCGB210UO incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB210UO against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 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 BARCGB210UO stand for?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0UO is the code of the department Barclays Bank PLC.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA 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.