SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2111T
BARCGB2111T belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2111T |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 11T |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Canary Wharf Three |
| City | London |
| 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.
- 11T 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 is behind BIC BARCGB2111T?
BARCGB2111T identifies Canary Wharf Three, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2111T?
BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2111T points to Canary Wharf Three. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGB2111T if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BARCGB2111T with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB2111T with the recipient before sending.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
Do I need BARCGB2111T to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BARCGB2111T.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA 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.