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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210FM

BARCGB210FM belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Kettering, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210FM

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210FM
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0FM
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CityKettering
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.
0FM 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210FM?

BARCGB210FM is the SWIFT/BIC code of Barclays Bank PLC, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Kettering, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in BARCGB210FM 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 0FM 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 usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need BARCGB210FM 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. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB210FM.

What happens if I use BARCGB210FM incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB210FM against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210FM?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210FM is Barclays Bank PLC. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGB210FM 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.