SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2109D
BARCGB2109D belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2109D |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 09D |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Whetstone and Finchley |
| 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.
- 09D 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 SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2109D?
BARCGB2109D is the SWIFT/BIC code of Whetstone and Finchley, part of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BARCGB2109D incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARCGB2109D against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.
What does each part of BARCGB2109D mean?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 09D identifies the branch Whetstone and Finchley.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?
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 BARCGB2109D for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BARCGB2109D.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2109D?
BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2109D points to Whetstone and Finchley. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BARCGB2109D 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.