SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2107B
BARCGB2107B belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2107B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 07B |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Northumberland Avenue International |
| 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.
- 07B 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 is behind SWIFT code BARCGB2107B?
BARCGB2107B is the SWIFT/BIC code of Northumberland Avenue International, part of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BARCGB2107B mean?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 07B identifies the branch Northumberland Avenue International.
What happens if I use BARCGB2107B with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARCGB2107B with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2107B?
BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2107B is Northumberland Avenue International. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2107B.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC 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 BARCGB2107B to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BARCGB2107B.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.