SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210XH

BARCGB210XH belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210XH

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210XH
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0XH
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchIsa Savings Account
CityLiverpool
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
0XH 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 BARCGB210XH?

The code BARCGB210XH belongs to Isa Savings Account, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of BARCGB210XH mean?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0XH identifies the branch Isa Savings Account.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need BARCGB210XH 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 do need BARCGB210XH.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210XH?

BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210XH is Isa Savings Account. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210XH.

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