SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2105T
BARCGB2105T belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2105T |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 05T |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | City International Operations (203019)- Payments |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 05T 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 uses SWIFT code BARCGB2105T?
BARCGB2105T is the SWIFT/BIC code of City International Operations (203019)- Payments, a unit 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 other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need BARCGB2105T to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB2105T.
What do the letters in BARCGB2105T mean?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 05T identifies the department City International Operations (203019)- Payments.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2105T?
BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2105T points to City International Operations (203019)- Payments. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2105T.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.