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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210ZA

BARCGB210ZA belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Kingston-Upon-Thames, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210ZA

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210ZA
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0ZA
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchKingston Area Branches 2
CityKingston-Upon-Thames
CountryUnited 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.
0ZA 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 code BARCGB210ZA?

BARCGB210ZA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kingston Area Branches 2, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Kingston-Upon-Thames, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of BARCGB210ZA 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 0ZA identifies the branch Kingston Area Branches 2.

What happens if I enter BARCGB210ZA incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB210ZA against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.

Do I need BARCGB210ZA to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB210ZA.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210ZA?

BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210ZA points to Kingston Area Branches 2. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGB210ZA 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.