SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2105U
BARCGB2105U belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2105U |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 05U |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | 114 Fenchurch Street |
| 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.
- 05U 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 BARCGB2105U?
BARCGB2105U identifies 114 Fenchurch Street, part of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BARCGB2105U mean?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 05U is the code of the branch 114 Fenchurch Street.
What happens if I use BARCGB2105U incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB2105U against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Barclays Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2105U?
BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2105U points to 114 Fenchurch Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2105U.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.