SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210ZB

BARCGB210ZB belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Northwich, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210ZB

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210ZB
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0ZB
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchBusiness Banking Contact Centre (Glos
CityNorthwich
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
0ZB 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 BIC BARCGB210ZB?

BARCGB210ZB is the SWIFT/BIC code of Business Banking Contact Centre (Glos, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Northwich, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in BARCGB210ZB stand for?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0ZB is the code of the branch Business Banking Contact Centre (Glos.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

What happens if I enter BARCGB210ZB with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARCGB210ZB against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210ZB?

BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210ZB is Business Banking Contact Centre (Glos. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB210ZB if the recipient asks for it.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.