SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210EZ
BARCGB210EZ belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Hexham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210EZ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0EZ |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Hexham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 0EZ 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 BARCGB210EZ?
The code BARCGB210EZ belongs to Barclays Bank PLC, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Hexham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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.
Do I need BARCGB210EZ 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 still need BARCGB210EZ.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in BARCGB210EZ stand for?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0EZ identifies the department Barclays Bank PLC.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210EZ?
BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210EZ points to Barclays Bank PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB210EZ if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.