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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210ZQ

BARCGB210ZQ belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in St. Albans, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210ZQ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210ZQ
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0ZQ
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchSt.albans 2
CitySt. Albans
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.
0ZQ 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 BARCGB210ZQ?

BARCGB210ZQ is the SWIFT/BIC code of St.albans 2, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in St. Albans, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.

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. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210ZQ?

BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210ZQ is St.albans 2. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210ZQ.

What do the letters in BARCGB210ZQ 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 0ZQ identifies the department St.albans 2.

What happens if I enter BARCGB210ZQ with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB210ZQ against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.

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