SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2105L
BARCGB2105L belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2105L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 05L |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bloomsbury and Tottenham Court Road |
| 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.
- 05L 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 is behind BIC BARCGB2105L?
The code BARCGB2105L belongs to Bloomsbury and Tottenham Court Road, 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.
Does Barclays Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.
What happens if I use BARCGB2105L incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB2105L against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.
What do the letters in BARCGB2105L mean?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 05L is the code of the department Bloomsbury and Tottenham Court Road.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take 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 BARCGB2105L for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB2105L.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.