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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2111J

BARCGB2111J belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Worthing, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2111J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2111J
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code11J
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchUniversal Banking 2
CityWorthing
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
11J 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 SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2111J?

The code BARCGB2111J belongs to Universal Banking 2, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Worthing, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use BARCGB2111J with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB2111J with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in BARCGB2111J mean?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 11J is the code of the department Universal Banking 2.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2111J?

BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2111J is Universal Banking 2. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB2111J if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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