SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210DE

BARCGB210DE belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Diss, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210DE

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210DE
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0DE
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CityDiss
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
0DE 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 BARCGB210DE?

BARCGB210DE identifies Barclays Bank PLC, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Diss, 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 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I enter BARCGB210DE incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARCGB210DE against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need BARCGB210DE for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB210DE.

What does each part of BARCGB210DE stand for?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0DE is the code of the department Barclays Bank PLC.

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