SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2113C
BARCGB2113C belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2113C |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 13C |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Edinburgh Three |
| City | Edinburgh |
| 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.
- 13C 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 BARCGB2113C?
BARCGB2113C identifies Edinburgh Three, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2113C?
BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2113C points to Edinburgh Three. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BARCGB2113C if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BARCGB2113C mean?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 13C is the code of the branch Edinburgh Three.
What happens if I use BARCGB2113C incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARCGB2113C with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.