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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2112V

BARCGB2112V belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2112V

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2112V
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code12V
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchCambridge Three
CityCambridge
CountryUnited 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.
12V 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 is behind BIC BARCGB2112V?

BARCGB2112V is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cambridge Three, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in BARCGB2112V mean?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 12V is the code of the department Cambridge Three.

What happens if I enter BARCGB2112V with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARCGB2112V with the recipient before sending.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2112V?

BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2112V points to Cambridge Three. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2112V.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BARCGB2112V to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BARCGB2112V.

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