SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2112S
BARCGB2112S belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Ashford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2112S |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 12S |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | East Kent Three |
| City | Ashford |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 12S 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 BARCGB2112S?
BARCGB2112S is the SWIFT/BIC code of East Kent Three, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Ashford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BARCGB2112S mean?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 12S identifies the branch East Kent Three.
Do I need BARCGB2112S for a euro transfer 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 still need BARCGB2112S.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2112S?
BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2112S points to East Kent Three. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2112S.
What happens if I use BARCGB2112S incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARCGB2112S with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.