SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2105G

BARCGB2105G belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2105G

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2105G
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code05G
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchBaker Street
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
05G 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 BARCGB2105G?

BARCGB2105G is the SWIFT/BIC code of Baker Street, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2105G?

BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2105G points to Baker Street. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BARCGB2105G if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use BARCGB2105G with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARCGB2105G against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.

Do I need BARCGB2105G for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB2105G.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

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