SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2106P
BARCGB2106P belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2106P |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 06P |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | City International Operations (200000)- Payments |
| 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.
- 06P 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 is behind SWIFT code BARCGB2106P?
BARCGB2106P is the SWIFT/BIC code of City International Operations (200000)- Payments, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BARCGB2106P with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARCGB2106P against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BARCGB2106P to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BARCGB2106P.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of BARCGB2106P stand for?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 06P identifies the branch City International Operations (200000)- Payments.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.