SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2102N
BARCGB2102N belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2102N |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 02N |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Northern International Operations Centre |
| City | Manchester |
| Country | United 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.
- 02N 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 is behind BIC BARCGB2102N?
BARCGB2102N is the SWIFT/BIC code of Northern International Operations Centre, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BARCGB2102N 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 02N is the code of the branch Northern International Operations Centre.
What happens if I use BARCGB2102N with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARCGB2102N against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2102N?
BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2102N is Northern International Operations Centre. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2102N.
Do I need BARCGB2102N to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BARCGB2102N.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers 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.