SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2109M
BARCGB2109M belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Walsall, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2109M |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 09M |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Walsall |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 09M 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 BIC BARCGB2109M?
The code BARCGB2109M belongs to Barclays Bank PLC, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Walsall, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need BARCGB2109M to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB2109M.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in BARCGB2109M stand for?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 09M is the code of the branch Barclays Bank PLC.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use BARCGB2109M incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARCGB2109M with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.