SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2109G
BARCGB2109G belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2109G |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 09G |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | City |
| City | Southampton |
| 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.
- 09G 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 is behind SWIFT code BARCGB2109G?
BARCGB2109G is the SWIFT/BIC code of City, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BARCGB2109G with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB2109G against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.
Do I need BARCGB2109G to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB2109G.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of BARCGB2109G stand for?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 09G is the code of the branch City.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.