SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2112J
BARCGB2112J belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Reading, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2112J |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 12J |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Reading Three |
| City | Reading |
| 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.
- 12J 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 BIC BARCGB2112J?
BARCGB2112J identifies Reading Three, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Reading, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BARCGB2112J stand for?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 12J identifies the department Reading Three.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2112J?
BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2112J is Reading Three. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGB2112J if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Do I need BARCGB2112J to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BARCGB2112J.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers 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.