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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2102E

BARCGB2102E belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Canterbury, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2102E

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2102E
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code02E
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchSt. Georges Street
CityCanterbury
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
02E 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2102E?

BARCGB2102E identifies St. Georges Street, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Canterbury, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BARCGB2102E for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB2102E.

What do the letters in BARCGB2102E stand for?

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 02E identifies the branch St. Georges Street.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2102E?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2102E points to St. Georges Street. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2102E.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.