SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2111H

BARCGB2111H belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2111H

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2111H
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code11H
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchE Savings 7
CityLiverpool
CountryUnited 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.
11H 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 is behind BIC BARCGB2111H?

The code BARCGB2111H belongs to E Savings 7, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2111H?

BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2111H is E Savings 7. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB2111H if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use BARCGB2111H with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARCGB2111H against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have 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.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need BARCGB2111H for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BARCGB2111H.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.