SWIFT/BIC code BARCFRPP271
BARCFRPP271 belongs to Barclays Bank PLC France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCFRPP271 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCFRPP |
| Branch code | 271 |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC France |
| Branch | — |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way the Barclays Bank PLC France SWIFT/BIC is structured
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).
- PP Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 271 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 BIC BARCFRPP271?
BARCFRPP271 identifies Barclays Bank PLC France, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC France in Paris, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BARCFRPP instead of BARCFRPP271?
BARCFRPP points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC France, while BARCFRPP271 is Barclays Bank PLC France. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCFRPP271 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Barclays Bank PLC France have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC France in France, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC France.
What is the best way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC France?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need BARCFRPP271 for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BARCFRPP271.
What does each part of BARCFRPP271 stand for?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC France, FR stands for France, PP is the location code and 271 identifies the branch Barclays Bank PLC France.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.