SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210XJ
BARCGB210XJ belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Canterbury, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210XJ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0XJ |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | East Kent Area Group 2 |
| City | Canterbury |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 0XJ 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210XJ?
BARCGB210XJ identifies East Kent Area Group 2, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Canterbury, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BARCGB210XJ to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB210XJ.
What do the letters in BARCGB210XJ stand for?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0XJ is the code of the branch East Kent Area Group 2.
Does Barclays Bank PLC have 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.