SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210XM
BARCGB210XM belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210XM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0XM |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Hammersmith Group of Branches 2 |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- 0XM 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 BARCGB210XM?
BARCGB210XM is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hammersmith Group of Branches 2, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got more 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.
Do I need BARCGB210XM for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB210XM.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210XM?
BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210XM is Hammersmith Group of Branches 2. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BARCGB210XM if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BARCGB210XM 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 0XM identifies the department Hammersmith Group of Branches 2.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.