SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2110R
BARCGB2110R belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2110R |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 10R |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Knightsbridge International Personal Banking Branch 2 |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 10R 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 BARCGB2110R?
The code BARCGB2110R belongs to Knightsbridge International Personal Banking Branch 2, part of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BARCGB2110R stand for?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 10R identifies the department Knightsbridge International Personal Banking Branch 2.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2110R?
BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2110R points to Knightsbridge International Personal Banking Branch 2. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BARCGB2110R if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BARCGB2110R for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 BARCGB2110R.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.