SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210EW
BARCGB210EW belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Hereford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210EW |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0EW |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Hereford |
| Country | United 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.
- 0EW 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 uses BIC BARCGB210EW?
BARCGB210EW is the SWIFT/BIC code of Barclays Bank PLC, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Hereford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use BARCGB210EW with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB210EW with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in BARCGB210EW mean?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0EW is the code of the department Barclays Bank PLC.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BARCGB210EW to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of 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 BARCGB210EW.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.