SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2103N
BARCGB2103N belongs to Barclays Bank PLC, Cardiff West Group of Branches in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2103N |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 03N |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC, Cardiff West Group of Branches |
| Branch | — |
| City | Cardiff |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Barclays Bank PLC, Cardiff West 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.
- 03N 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 bank uses SWIFT code BARCGB2103N?
BARCGB2103N is the SWIFT/BIC code of Barclays Bank PLC, Cardiff West Group of Branches, part of Barclays Bank PLC, Cardiff West Group of Branches in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Barclays Bank PLC, Cardiff West Group of Branches have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BARCGB2103N is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Barclays Bank PLC, Cardiff West Group of Branches in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2103N?
BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, Cardiff West Group of Branches, while BARCGB2103N points to Barclays Bank PLC, Cardiff West Group of Branches. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2103N.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC, Cardiff West Group of Branches in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BARCGB2103N to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB2103N.
What does each part of BARCGB2103N stand for?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, Cardiff West Group of Branches, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 03N identifies the department Barclays Bank PLC, Cardiff West Group of Branches.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.