SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210XS
BARCGB210XS belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Colchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210XS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0XS |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Colchester Group of Branches 2 |
| City | Colchester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 0XS 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210XS?
The code BARCGB210XS belongs to Colchester Group of Branches 2, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Colchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BARCGB210XS to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB210XS.
Does Barclays Bank PLC have more 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 does each part of BARCGB210XS 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 0XS is the code of the branch Colchester Group of Branches 2.
What happens if I enter BARCGB210XS with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARCGB210XS against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.