SWIFT/BIC code BARBGB2LBIR
BARBGB2LBIR belongs to Bank of Baroda in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARBGB2LBIR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARBGB2L |
| Branch code | BIR |
| Bank | Bank of Baroda |
| Branch | — |
| City | Birmingham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Baroda SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BARB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2L Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BIR 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 is behind SWIFT code BARBGB2LBIR?
The code BARBGB2LBIR belongs to Bank of Baroda, part of Bank of Baroda in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Baroda take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BARBGB2LBIR for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BARBGB2LBIR.
What does each part of BARBGB2LBIR stand for?
BARB is the bank code of Bank of Baroda, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and BIR is the code of the branch Bank of Baroda.
Can I use BARBGB2L instead of BARBGB2LBIR?
BARBGB2L is the head office of Bank of Baroda, while BARBGB2LBIR points to Bank of Baroda. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BARBGB2LBIR if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BARBGB2LBIR with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARBGB2LBIR against the details from Bank of Baroda before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.