SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210KE
BARCGB210KE belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Rayleigh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210KE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0KE |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Rayleigh |
| Country | United 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.
- 0KE 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 code BARCGB210KE?
The code BARCGB210KE belongs to Barclays Bank PLC, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Rayleigh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Barclays Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.
What does each part of BARCGB210KE stand for?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0KE identifies the branch Barclays Bank PLC.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210KE?
BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210KE is Barclays Bank PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210KE.
Do I need BARCGB210KE to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB210KE.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.