SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210EK
BARCGB210EK belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210EK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0EK |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Commercial Street |
| City | Halifax |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 0EK 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 BARCGB210EK?
BARCGB210EK is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commercial Street, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BARCGB210EK with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARCGB210EK against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.
What does each part of BARCGB210EK mean?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0EK is the code of the department Commercial Street.
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 – the difference can be large.
Do I need BARCGB210EK to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BARCGB210EK.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers 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.