SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2111S
BARCGB2111S belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2111S |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 11S |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Birmingham Kings Heath (Three |
| City | Birmingham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 11S 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 BARCGB2111S?
BARCGB2111S is the SWIFT/BIC code of Birmingham Kings Heath (Three, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BARCGB2111S incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB2111S against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.
What do the letters in BARCGB2111S stand for?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 11S is the code of the branch Birmingham Kings Heath (Three.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2111S?
BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2111S is Birmingham Kings Heath (Three. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB2111S if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Does Barclays Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.