SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2104D

BARCGB2104D belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Edgware, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2104D

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2104D
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code04D
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CityEdgware
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.
04D 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 BARCGB2104D?

BARCGB2104D identifies Barclays Bank PLC, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Edgware, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need BARCGB2104D for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BARCGB2104D.

How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What is the best way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

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

What does each part of BARCGB2104D stand for?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 04D identifies the department Barclays Bank PLC.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2104D?

BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2104D is Barclays Bank PLC. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGB2104D if the recipient asks for it.

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