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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210XL

BARCGB210XL belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Canterbury, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210XL

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210XL
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0XL
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchChichester Group of Branches 2
CityCanterbury
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.
0XL 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 BARCGB210XL?

The code BARCGB210XL belongs to Chichester Group of Branches 2, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Canterbury, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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 transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got 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. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.

What happens if I enter BARCGB210XL with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB210XL with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of BARCGB210XL mean?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0XL identifies the branch Chichester Group of Branches 2.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210XL?

BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210XL is Chichester Group of Branches 2. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB210XL 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.