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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210ZP

BARCGB210ZP belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Watford, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210ZP

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210ZP
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0ZP
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchWatford 2
CityWatford
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
0ZP 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 BARCGB210ZP?

The code BARCGB210ZP belongs to Watford 2, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Watford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need BARCGB210ZP for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB210ZP.

How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.

What do the letters in BARCGB210ZP mean?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0ZP is the code of the department Watford 2.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210ZP?

BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210ZP points to Watford 2. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB210ZP 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.