SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210XK
BARCGB210XK belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Poole, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210XK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0XK |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Transpay-International Money Orders |
| City | Poole |
| Country | United 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.
- 0XK 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 BIC BARCGB210XK?
BARCGB210XK is the SWIFT/BIC code of Transpay-International Money Orders, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Poole, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.
What does each part of BARCGB210XK stand for?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0XK identifies the branch Transpay-International Money Orders.
What is the best way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210XK?
BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210XK is Transpay-International Money Orders. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210XK.
Do I need BARCGB210XK to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB210XK.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.