SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2104L
BARCGB2104L belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Guildford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2104L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 04L |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Guildford |
| 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.
- 04L 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 uses BIC BARCGB2104L?
The code BARCGB2104L belongs to Barclays Bank PLC, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Guildford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.
What do the letters in BARCGB2104L 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 04L identifies the branch Barclays Bank PLC.
Do I need BARCGB2104L to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB2104L.
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 happens if I enter BARCGB2104L with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARCGB2104L with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.