SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210XO
BARCGB210XO belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Lewes, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210XO |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0XO |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Lewes Group of Branches 2 |
| City | Lewes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 0XO 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 code BARCGB210XO?
BARCGB210XO identifies Lewes Group of Branches 2, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Lewes, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need BARCGB210XO for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BARCGB210XO.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter BARCGB210XO incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB210XO with the recipient before you confirm.
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.
What do the letters in BARCGB210XO mean?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0XO identifies the branch Lewes Group of Branches 2.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.