SWIFT/BIC code BARCDEHAXXX
BARCDEHAXXX belongs to Barclaycard Barclays Bank PLC in Hamburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCDEHAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCDEHA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Barclaycard Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
How the Barclaycard 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.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HA 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BARCDEHAXXX?
The code BARCDEHAXXX belongs to the headquarters of Barclaycard Barclays Bank PLC in Hamburg, Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Barclaycard Barclays Bank PLC.
What is the best way to send money to Barclaycard Barclays Bank PLC in Germany?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I enter BARCDEHAXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCDEHAXXX against the details from Barclaycard Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.
Is BARCDEHA and BARCDEHAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BARCDEHA is the short version of BARCDEHAXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Barclaycard Barclays Bank PLC in Hamburg.
How long does it take to send money to Barclaycard Barclays Bank PLC in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BARCDEHAXXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BARCDEHAXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.