SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2103L
BARCGB2103L belongs to Barclays Bank PLC, City of Cardiff Group of Branches in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2103L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 03L |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC, City of Cardiff Group of Branches |
| Branch | — |
| City | Cardiff |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Barclays Bank PLC, City of Cardiff Group of Branches 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.
- 03L 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 BARCGB2103L?
BARCGB2103L is the SWIFT/BIC code of Barclays Bank PLC, City of Cardiff Group of Branches, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC, City of Cardiff Group of Branches in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BARCGB2103L stand for?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, City of Cardiff Group of Branches, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 03L is the code of the department Barclays Bank PLC, City of Cardiff Group of Branches.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC, City of Cardiff Group of Branches?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BARCGB2103L for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB2103L.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2103L?
BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, City of Cardiff Group of Branches, while BARCGB2103L is Barclays Bank PLC, City of Cardiff Group of Branches. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2103L.
What happens if I enter BARCGB2103L with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARCGB2103L with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.