SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210XQ
BARCGB210XQ belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210XQ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0XQ |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | City of Cardiff Group 2 |
| City | Cardiff |
| 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.
- 0XQ 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 SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210XQ?
The code BARCGB210XQ belongs to City of Cardiff Group 2, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got 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. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BARCGB210XQ for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB210XQ.
What does each part of BARCGB210XQ 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 0XQ identifies the branch City of Cardiff Group 2.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210XQ?
BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210XQ points to City of Cardiff Group 2. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BARCGB210XQ 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.