SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2102J
BARCGB2102J belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2102J |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 02J |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Colmore Row |
| City | Birmingham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 02J 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 SWIFT code BARCGB2102J?
The code BARCGB2102J belongs to Colmore Row, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need BARCGB2102J for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of 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 BARCGB2102J.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter BARCGB2102J with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB2102J with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2102J?
BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2102J is Colmore Row. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB2102J if the recipient asks for it.
Does Barclays Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.