SWIFT Code BARCGB210LK — BARCLAYS BANK PLC, SPALDING

About SWIFT Code BARCGB210LK — BARCLAYS BANK PLC, SPALDING

SWIFT code BARCGB210LK is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BARCLAYS BANK PLC in SPALDING, United Kingdom. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by BARCLAYS BANK PLC for all outward international remittances from SPALDING. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BARCGB210LK

The code BARCGB210LK follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BARCGB210LK

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BARCLAYS BANK PLC account in SPALDING, share SWIFT code BARCGB210LK with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at BARCLAYS BANK PLC, SPALDING must provide SWIFT code BARCGB210LK. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using BARCLAYS BANK PLC in SPALDING rely on SWIFT code BARCGB210LK for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BARCLAYS BANK PLC →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BARCLAYS BANK PLC →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BARCLAYS BANK PLC →

How SWIFT Code BARCGB210LK Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BARCGB210LK and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BARCLAYS BANK PLC.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BARCLAYS BANK PLC receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BARCGB210LK

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BARCGB210LK uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for SPALDING only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within United Kingdom.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BARCGB210LK directly with BARCLAYS BANK PLC's SPALDING branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.