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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2111V

BARCGB2111V belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2111V

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2111V
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code11V
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchIsa 52 Three
CityLiverpool
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.
11V 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 uses SWIFT code BARCGB2111V?

BARCGB2111V identifies Isa 52 Three, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of BARCGB2111V stand for?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 11V is the code of the branch Isa 52 Three.

What happens if I use BARCGB2111V with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARCGB2111V with the recipient before you confirm.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2111V?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2111V is Isa 52 Three. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BARCGB2111V if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need BARCGB2111V for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB2111V.

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