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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210KR

BARCGB210KR belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Saffron Walden, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210KR

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210KR
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0KR
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CitySaffron Walden
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
0KR 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 bank is behind BIC BARCGB210KR?

The code BARCGB210KR belongs to Barclays Bank PLC, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Saffron Walden, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter BARCGB210KR with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB210KR with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of BARCGB210KR stand for?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0KR identifies the branch Barclays Bank PLC.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210KR?

BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210KR points to Barclays Bank PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210KR.

What is the best way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Do I need BARCGB210KR to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to 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 do need BARCGB210KR.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.