SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2103J
BARCGB2103J belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2103J |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 03J |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bene't Street |
| City | Cambridge |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 03J 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 BIC BARCGB2103J?
The code BARCGB2103J belongs to Bene't Street, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BARCGB2103J stand for?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 03J identifies the branch Bene't Street.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BARCGB2103J 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 do need BARCGB2103J.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2103J?
BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2103J points to Bene't Street. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2103J.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.