SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210UQ
BARCGB210UQ belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210UQ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0UQ |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Ukrm Account Centre West |
| City | Cardiff |
| Country | United 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.
- 0UQ 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 SWIFT code BARCGB210UQ?
BARCGB210UQ is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ukrm Account Centre West, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.
What happens if I use BARCGB210UQ with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB210UQ with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of BARCGB210UQ mean?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0UQ identifies the branch Ukrm Account Centre West.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210UQ?
BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210UQ is Ukrm Account Centre West. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGB210UQ if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.