SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2102H
BARCGB2102H belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Crawley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2102H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 02H |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Crawley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Barclays Bank PLC 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.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 02H 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 BARCGB2102H?
BARCGB2102H identifies Barclays Bank PLC, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Crawley, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BARCGB2102H with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARCGB2102H against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of BARCGB2102H stand for?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 02H identifies the department Barclays Bank PLC.
Do I need BARCGB2102H to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB2102H.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.