SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2112U
BARCGB2112U belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Norwich, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2112U |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 12U |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | East Anglia Three |
| City | Norwich |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 12U 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 BARCGB2112U?
The code BARCGB2112U belongs to East Anglia Three, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Norwich, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BARCGB2112U to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BARCGB2112U.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of BARCGB2112U stand for?
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 12U identifies the branch East Anglia Three.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2112U?
BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2112U is East Anglia Three. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BARCGB2112U 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.