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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210MU

BARCGB210MU belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210MU

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210MU
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0MU
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchWest Norwood
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
0MU 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 uses BIC BARCGB210MU?

BARCGB210MU is the SWIFT/BIC code of West Norwood, part of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of BARCGB210MU stand for?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0MU is the code of the department West Norwood.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.

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. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BARCGB210MU for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB210MU.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210MU?

BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210MU is West Norwood. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB210MU if the recipient asks for it.

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