SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB21CHQ
BARCGB21CHQ belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Poole, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB21CHQ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | CHQ |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Global Cheques Operations Centre |
| City | Poole |
| Country | United 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.
- CHQ 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 code BARCGB21CHQ?
BARCGB21CHQ identifies Global Cheques Operations Centre, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Poole, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BARCGB21CHQ 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 CHQ is the code of the department Global Cheques Operations Centre.
What is the best way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BARCGB21CHQ for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BARCGB21CHQ.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB21CHQ?
BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB21CHQ is Global Cheques Operations Centre. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BARCGB21CHQ 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.