SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2103S
BARCGB2103S belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Chichester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2103S |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 03S |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Chichester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 03S 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 BARCGB2103S?
BARCGB2103S is the SWIFT/BIC code of Barclays Bank PLC, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Chichester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BARCGB2103S stand for?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 03S is the code of the branch Barclays Bank PLC.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2103S?
BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2103S is Barclays Bank PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BARCGB2103S if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BARCGB2103S to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of 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 BARCGB2103S.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.