SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2109Q
BARCGB2109Q belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Sutton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2109Q |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 09Q |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Sutton |
| 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.
- 09Q 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 bank uses SWIFT code BARCGB2109Q?
The code BARCGB2109Q belongs to Barclays Bank PLC, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Sutton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BARCGB2109Q to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BARCGB2109Q.
Does Barclays Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.
What does each part of BARCGB2109Q stand for?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 09Q is the code of the branch Barclays Bank PLC.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2109Q?
BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2109Q is Barclays Bank PLC. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BARCGB2109Q 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.