GoldexPay
Language: EN
English Nederlands Deutsch Français Español

SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2111X

BARCGB2111X belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2111X

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2111X
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code11X
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchBristol Three
CityBristol
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.
11X 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 BARCGB2111X?

BARCGB2111X is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bristol Three, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need BARCGB2111X to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BARCGB2111X.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What does each part of BARCGB2111X mean?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 11X identifies the department Bristol Three.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got more 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.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2111X?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2111X is Bristol Three. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB2111X if the recipient asks for it.

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