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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210ME

BARCGB210ME belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Taunton, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210ME

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210ME
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0ME
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CityTaunton
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.
0ME 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 BARCGB210ME?

BARCGB210ME is the SWIFT/BIC code of Barclays Bank PLC, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Taunton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210ME?

BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210ME points to Barclays Bank PLC. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGB210ME if the recipient asks for it.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What is the cheapest 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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need BARCGB210ME to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB210ME.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. 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.