SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2107J
BARCGB2107J belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2107J |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 07J |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | 212 Regent Street |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 07J 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 BIC BARCGB2107J?
BARCGB2107J is the SWIFT/BIC code of 212 Regent Street, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Barclays Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Many banks 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.
What does each part of BARCGB2107J mean?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 07J is the code of the branch 212 Regent Street.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2107J?
BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2107J is 212 Regent Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB2107J if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.