SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2105K
BARCGB2105K belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2105K |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 05K |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Belgravia and Knightsbridge |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 05K 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2105K?
BARCGB2105K identifies Belgravia and Knightsbridge, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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 does each part of BARCGB2105K mean?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 05K is the code of the department Belgravia and Knightsbridge.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2105K?
BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2105K is Belgravia and Knightsbridge. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BARCGB2105K if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BARCGB2105K for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BARCGB2105K.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.