SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2106F
BARCGB2106F belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2106F |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 06F |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Chancery Lane and Goslings |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 06F 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 BARCGB2106F?
BARCGB2106F identifies Chancery Lane and Goslings, 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.
What do the letters in BARCGB2106F stand for?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 06F is the code of the department Chancery Lane and Goslings.
What is the best 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 – the difference can be large.
Do I need BARCGB2106F to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BARCGB2106F.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2106F?
BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2106F is Chancery Lane and Goslings. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB2106F if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.