SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2104K
BARCGB2104K belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2104K |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 04K |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Great Yarmouth |
| 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.
- 04K 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 BARCGB2104K?
BARCGB2104K identifies Barclays Bank PLC, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BARCGB2104K with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB2104K against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC 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 BARCGB2104K 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. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB2104K.
Does Barclays Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in BARCGB2104K mean?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 04K is the code of the branch Barclays Bank PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.