SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210ZC

BARCGB210ZC belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210ZC

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210ZC
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0ZC
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchInternational Personal Banking
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
0ZC 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/BIC code BARCGB210ZC?

The code BARCGB210ZC belongs to International Personal Banking, part of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210ZC?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210ZC is International Personal Banking. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210ZC.

Do I need BARCGB210ZC to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of 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 do need BARCGB210ZC.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I use BARCGB210ZC with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARCGB210ZC against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have other 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.