SWIFT/BIC code BARCFR21XXX
BARCFR21XXX belongs to Barclays Capital France SA in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCFR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCFR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Barclays Capital France SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way the Barclays Capital France SA 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.
- FR 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 institution uses BIC BARCFR21XXX?
BARCFR21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Barclays Capital France SA in Paris, France. It is the code to use when a payment to Barclays Capital France SA does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Barclays Capital France SA?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I enter BARCFR21XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCFR21XXX with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in BARCFR21XXX mean?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Capital France SA, FR stands for France, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Does Barclays Capital France SA use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BARCFR21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Barclays Capital France SA in France, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Is BARCFR21 and BARCFR21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BARCFR21 is the short version of BARCFR21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Barclays Capital France SA in Paris.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.