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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210XE

BARCGB210XE belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Crawley, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210XE

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210XE
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0XE
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchGatwick Group 2
CityCrawley
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.
0XE 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 BARCGB210XE?

BARCGB210XE is the SWIFT/BIC code of Gatwick Group 2, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Crawley, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of BARCGB210XE 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 0XE identifies the department Gatwick Group 2.

What happens if I enter BARCGB210XE with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARCGB210XE with the recipient before sending.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need BARCGB210XE to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BARCGB210XE.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take 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.