SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2105E
BARCGB2105E belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2105E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 05E |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Wembley and Park Royal |
| City | London |
| 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.
- 05E 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 branch is behind SWIFT code BARCGB2105E?
The code BARCGB2105E belongs to Wembley and Park Royal, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BARCGB2105E incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARCGB2105E against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.
Do I need BARCGB2105E to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BARCGB2105E.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of BARCGB2105E mean?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 05E is the code of the department Wembley and Park Royal.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2105E?
BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2105E points to Wembley and Park Royal. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2105E.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.