SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2103U
BARCGB2103U belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Colchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2103U |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 03U |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Colchester |
| 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.
- 03U 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 is behind BIC BARCGB2103U?
The code BARCGB2103U belongs to Barclays Bank PLC, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Colchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BARCGB2103U 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. For other currencies you do need BARCGB2103U.
What do the letters in BARCGB2103U stand for?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 03U identifies the branch Barclays Bank PLC.
What happens if I enter BARCGB2103U incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB2103U against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2103U?
BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2103U points to Barclays Bank PLC. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2103U.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.