SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2106E
BARCGB2106E belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2106E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 06E |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Heathrow Airport |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 06E 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 BIC BARCGB2106E?
BARCGB2106E identifies Heathrow Airport, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BARCGB2106E mean?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 06E identifies the branch Heathrow Airport.
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 2–4 business days.
Do I need BARCGB2106E for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB2106E.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2106E?
BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2106E points to Heathrow Airport. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2106E.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.