SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2102L
BARCGB2102L belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2102L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 02L |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | UK Trade Services Centre |
| City | Birmingham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 02L 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2102L?
BARCGB2102L identifies UK Trade Services Centre, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2102L?
BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2102L is UK Trade Services Centre. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGB2102L if the recipient asks for it.
Does Barclays Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.
What happens if I use BARCGB2102L incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB2102L against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.
What does each part of BARCGB2102L mean?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 02L identifies the branch UK Trade Services Centre.
Do I need BARCGB2102L for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 still need BARCGB2102L.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.