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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210XI

BARCGB210XI belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210XI

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210XI
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0XI
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchBarclays S.a.m. Limited Bhs Leeds
CityLeeds
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
0XI 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

What bank is behind SWIFT code BARCGB210XI?

The code BARCGB210XI belongs to Barclays S.a.m. Limited Bhs Leeds, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly 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 – the difference can be large.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have 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 BARCGB210XI 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 0XI identifies the branch Barclays S.a.m. Limited Bhs Leeds.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210XI?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210XI points to Barclays S.a.m. Limited Bhs Leeds. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210XI.

Do I need BARCGB210XI for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB210XI.

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