SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2109V
BARCGB2109V belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2109V |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 09V |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Tunbridge Wells |
| 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.
- 09V 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 SWIFT code BARCGB2109V?
BARCGB2109V identifies Barclays Bank PLC, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got other 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 do the letters in BARCGB2109V stand for?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 09V is the code of the branch Barclays Bank PLC.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2109V?
BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2109V is Barclays Bank PLC. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2109V.
Do I need BARCGB2109V to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB2109V.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.