SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210KM
BARCGB210KM belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Royston, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210KM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0KM |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Royston |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 0KM 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 BARCGB210KM?
The code BARCGB210KM belongs to Barclays Bank PLC, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Royston, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BARCGB210KM mean?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0KM is the code of the department Barclays Bank PLC.
Do I need BARCGB210KM for a euro transfer 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. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB210KM.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use BARCGB210KM with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB210KM against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.