SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2102A
BARCGB2102A belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2102A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 02A |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Aberdeen |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Barclays Bank PLC 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.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 02A 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 uses BIC BARCGB2102A?
The code BARCGB2102A belongs to Barclays Bank PLC, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use BARCGB2102A incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARCGB2102A against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.
What does each part of BARCGB2102A mean?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 02A is the code of the branch Barclays Bank PLC.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2102A?
BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2102A points to Barclays Bank PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2102A.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.