SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2109S
BARCGB2109S belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Woking, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2109S |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 09S |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Woking |
| 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.
- 09S 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 uses SWIFT code BARCGB2109S?
BARCGB2109S is the SWIFT/BIC code of Barclays Bank PLC, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Woking, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of BARCGB2109S stand for?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 09S identifies the department Barclays Bank PLC.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2109S?
BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2109S points to Barclays Bank PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2109S.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BARCGB2109S to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BARCGB2109S.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.