SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2105N
BARCGB2105N belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2105N |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 05N |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Broadgate Corporate Banking Centre |
| 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.
- 05N 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
What bank is behind BIC BARCGB2105N?
The code BARCGB2105N belongs to Broadgate Corporate Banking Centre, part of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Barclays Bank PLC have 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 does each part of BARCGB2105N mean?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 05N is the code of the branch Broadgate Corporate Banking Centre.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2105N?
BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2105N points to Broadgate Corporate Banking Centre. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2105N.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.