SWIFT/BIC code BAETGB21XXX
BAETGB21XXX belongs to Barclays Metals Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAETGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAETGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Barclays Metals Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Barclays Metals Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BAET 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.
- XXX 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 SWIFT/BIC code BAETGB21XXX?
BAETGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Barclays Metals Limited in London, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Barclays Metals Limited.
Does Barclays Metals Limited use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BAETGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Barclays Metals Limited in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Metals Limited?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BAETGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of 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 BAETGB21XXX.
Is BAETGB21 and BAETGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BAETGB21 is the 8-character version of BAETGB21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Barclays Metals Limited in London.
What does each part of BAETGB21XXX stand for?
BAET is the institution code of Barclays Metals Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.