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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210EM

BARCGB210EM belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Harlow, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210EM

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210EM
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0EM
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CityHarlow
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the 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.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
21 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
0EM 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

What bank is behind BIC BARCGB210EM?

The code BARCGB210EM belongs to Barclays Bank PLC, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Harlow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in BARCGB210EM mean?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0EM identifies the department Barclays Bank PLC.

What happens if I use BARCGB210EM with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARCGB210EM with the recipient before sending.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210EM?

BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210EM is Barclays Bank PLC. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BARCGB210EM if the recipient asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

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