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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2110S

BARCGB2110S belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Bournemouth, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2110S

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2110S
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code10S
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchBournemouth 2
CityBournemouth
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.
10S 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

What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2110S?

BARCGB2110S identifies Bournemouth 2, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2110S?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2110S is Bournemouth 2. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2110S.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need BARCGB2110S to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB2110S.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What does each part of BARCGB2110S mean?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 10S identifies the department Bournemouth 2.

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