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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2104A

BARCGB2104A belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Hull, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2104A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2104A
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code04A
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CityHull
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
04A 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 is behind SWIFT code BARCGB2104A?

The code BARCGB2104A belongs to Barclays Bank PLC, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Hull, 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 in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need BARCGB2104A for a euro transfer 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 BARCGB2104A.

What does each part of BARCGB2104A 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 04A is the code of the department Barclays Bank PLC.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I enter BARCGB2104A incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARCGB2104A against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.