SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2103G
BARCGB2103G belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Northampton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2103G |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 03G |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Northampton Group of Branches |
| City | Northampton |
| 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.
- 03G 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2103G?
The code BARCGB2103G belongs to Northampton Group of Branches, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Northampton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Barclays Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use BARCGB2103G with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARCGB2103G against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.
What does each part of BARCGB2103G mean?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 03G is the code of the branch Northampton Group of Branches.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2103G?
BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2103G is Northampton Group of Branches. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2103G.
Do I need BARCGB2103G to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB2103G.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.