SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2102G

BARCGB2102G belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Bath, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2102G

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2102G
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code02G
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CityBath
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.
02G 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 BARCGB2102G?

BARCGB2102G identifies Barclays Bank PLC, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Bath, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BARCGB2102G for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BARCGB2102G.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of BARCGB2102G stand for?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 02G identifies the branch Barclays Bank PLC.

What is the best way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

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