SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210HQ
BARCGB210HQ belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210HQ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0HQ |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Muswell Hill |
| City | London |
| 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.
- 0HQ 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 BARCGB210HQ?
BARCGB210HQ identifies Muswell Hill, 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 BARCGB210HQ 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 0HQ identifies the branch Muswell Hill.
What is the best way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need BARCGB210HQ for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BARCGB210HQ.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210HQ?
BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210HQ is Muswell Hill. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210HQ.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.