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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210UU

BARCGB210UU belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210UU

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210UU
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0UU
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchPortman Square (2
CityLondon
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.
0UU 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 BARCGB210UU?

BARCGB210UU is the SWIFT/BIC code of Portman Square (2, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use BARCGB210UU incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARCGB210UU with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need BARCGB210UU to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BARCGB210UU.

How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210UU?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210UU is Portman Square (2. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB210UU 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.