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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2110U

BARCGB2110U belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Hanley, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2110U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2110U
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code10U
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchHanley 2
CityHanley
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
10U 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 BARCGB2110U?

BARCGB2110U is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hanley 2, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Hanley, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2110U?

BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2110U points to Hanley 2. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB2110U if the recipient asks for it.

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

What does each part of BARCGB2110U mean?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 10U identifies the branch Hanley 2.

What happens if I enter BARCGB2110U with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARCGB2110U with the recipient before you confirm.

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