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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2108R

BARCGB2108R belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Peterborough, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2108R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2108R
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code08R
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchChurch Street
CityPeterborough
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
08R 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

What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2108R?

BARCGB2108R is the SWIFT/BIC code of Church Street, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Peterborough, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter BARCGB2108R with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARCGB2108R against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have 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. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.

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 1–3 business days.

Do I need BARCGB2108R 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 do need BARCGB2108R.

What is the best way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

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