SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2103P
BARCGB2103P belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Cheltenham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2103P |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 03P |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Cheltenham |
| 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.
- 03P 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 SWIFT code BARCGB2103P?
The code BARCGB2103P belongs to Barclays Bank PLC, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Cheltenham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BARCGB2103P to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BARCGB2103P.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in BARCGB2103P stand for?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 03P identifies the branch Barclays Bank PLC.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2103P?
BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2103P is Barclays Bank PLC. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGB2103P if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.