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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2107L

BARCGB2107L belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2107L

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2107L
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code07L
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchSoho Square
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
07L 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 SWIFT code BARCGB2107L?

The code BARCGB2107L belongs to Soho Square, part of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BARCGB2107L to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BARCGB2107L.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2107L?

BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2107L is Soho Square. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BARCGB2107L if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in BARCGB2107L mean?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 07L is the code of the department Soho Square.

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