SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2110M
BARCGB2110M belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Bath, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2110M |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 10M |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Milsom Street Branch 2 |
| City | Bath |
| Country | United 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.
- 10M 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 BARCGB2110M?
The code BARCGB2110M belongs to Milsom Street Branch 2, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Bath, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BARCGB2110M mean?
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 10M identifies the department Milsom Street Branch 2.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BARCGB2110M for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BARCGB2110M.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2110M?
BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2110M points to Milsom Street Branch 2. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2110M.
What happens if I enter BARCGB2110M with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB2110M with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.