SWIFT/BIC code BARCDEF1TCS
BARCDEF1TCS belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCDEF1TCS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCDEF1 |
| Branch code | TCS |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- F1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- TCS 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 BARCDEF1TCS?
The code BARCDEF1TCS belongs to Barclays Bank PLC, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in Germany?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of BARCDEF1TCS stand for?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and TCS is the code of the department Barclays Bank PLC.
Can I use BARCDEF1 instead of BARCDEF1TCS?
BARCDEF1 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCDEF1TCS is Barclays Bank PLC. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCDEF1TCS.
Do I need BARCDEF1TCS for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BARCDEF1TCS.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.