SWIFT/BIC code BARCNL21XXX
BARCNL21XXX belongs to Barclays Bank PLC Amsterdam Branch in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCNL21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCNL21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC Amsterdam Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Amsterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
How the Barclays Bank PLC Amsterdam Branch 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.
- NL Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code BARCNL21XXX?
The code BARCNL21XXX belongs to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC Amsterdam Branch in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is the code to use when a payment to Barclays Bank PLC Amsterdam Branch does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC Amsterdam Branch?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use BARCNL21XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCNL21XXX against the details from Barclays Bank PLC Amsterdam Branch before you confirm.
Does Barclays Bank PLC Amsterdam Branch use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BARCNL21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Barclays Bank PLC Amsterdam Branch in Netherlands, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Do I need BARCNL21XXX to send euros to Netherlands?
Netherlands is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BARCNL21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC Amsterdam Branch take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.