SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2112X
BARCGB2112X belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Colchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2112X |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 12X |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Colchester Three |
| City | Colchester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 12X 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 uses SWIFT code BARCGB2112X?
BARCGB2112X is the SWIFT/BIC code of Colchester Three, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Colchester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of BARCGB2112X stand for?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 12X identifies the department Colchester Three.
What happens if I use BARCGB2112X with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARCGB2112X against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2112X?
BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2112X points to Colchester Three. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BARCGB2112X if the recipient asks for it.
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. Payments 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.