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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2107G

BARCGB2107G belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2107G

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2107G
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code07G
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchPortman Square
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
07G 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 BARCGB2107G?

BARCGB2107G identifies Portman Square, part of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use BARCGB2107G incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB2107G with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of BARCGB2107G mean?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 07G identifies the branch Portman Square.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2107G?

BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2107G points to Portman Square. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2107G.

What is the cheapest 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. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Do I need BARCGB2107G to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BARCGB2107G.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.