SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2107M
BARCGB2107M belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2107M |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 07M |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | South Kensington |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- 07M 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/BIC code BARCGB2107M?
BARCGB2107M identifies South Kensington, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best 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 specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter BARCGB2107M incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARCGB2107M against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.
What do the letters in BARCGB2107M 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 07M is the code of the branch South Kensington.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2107M?
BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2107M points to South Kensington. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGB2107M if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.