SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2105P
BARCGB2105P belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2105P |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 05P |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | City Road |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 05P 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 SWIFT code BARCGB2105P?
BARCGB2105P identifies City Road, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use BARCGB2105P incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB2105P against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2105P?
BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2105P is City Road. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB2105P if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BARCGB2105P to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BARCGB2105P.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. 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.