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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210EF

BARCGB210EF belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Grimsby, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210EF

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210EF
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0EF
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CityGrimsby
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.
0EF 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 branch uses BIC BARCGB210EF?

BARCGB210EF identifies Barclays Bank PLC, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Grimsby, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

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

Do I need BARCGB210EF for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom 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 BARCGB210EF.

What do the letters in BARCGB210EF mean?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0EF identifies the department Barclays Bank PLC.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210EF?

BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210EF points to Barclays Bank PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210EF.

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