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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2109P

BARCGB2109P belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in St. Albans, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2109P

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2109P
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code09P
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CitySt. Albans
CountryUnited 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.
09P 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 BARCGB2109P?

BARCGB2109P is the SWIFT/BIC code of Barclays Bank PLC, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in St. Albans, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the cheapest 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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got other 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 does each part of BARCGB2109P stand for?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 09P is the code of the branch Barclays Bank PLC.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2109P?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2109P points to Barclays Bank PLC. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGB2109P if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need BARCGB2109P for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB2109P.

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