SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2112L
BARCGB2112L belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Stockport, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2112L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 12L |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Stockport Three |
| City | Stockport |
| 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.
- 12L 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
What bank is behind BIC BARCGB2112L?
BARCGB2112L is the SWIFT/BIC code of Stockport Three, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Stockport, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BARCGB2112L to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB2112L.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BARCGB2112L stand for?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 12L is the code of the branch Stockport Three.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2112L?
BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2112L is Stockport Three. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGB2112L 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.