SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2107K
BARCGB2107K belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2107K |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 07K |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Broadgate |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 07K 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 uses BIC BARCGB2107K?
The code BARCGB2107K belongs to Broadgate, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BARCGB2107K for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB2107K.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of BARCGB2107K stand for?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 07K identifies the branch Broadgate.
Does Barclays Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2107K?
BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2107K is Broadgate. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2107K.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.