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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210ET

BARCGB210ET belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210ET

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210ET
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0ET
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
0ET 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210ET?

BARCGB210ET is the SWIFT/BIC code of Barclays Bank PLC, part of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of BARCGB210ET mean?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0ET is the code of the branch Barclays Bank PLC.

What happens if I enter BARCGB210ET with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARCGB210ET against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210ET?

BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210ET points to Barclays Bank PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB210ET if the recipient asks for it.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need BARCGB210ET to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BARCGB210ET.

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