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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2113F

BARCGB2113F belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Luton, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2113F

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2113F
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code13F
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchLuton Three
CityLuton
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
13F 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 SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2113F?

The code BARCGB2113F belongs to Luton Three, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Luton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in BARCGB2113F 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 13F is the code of the department Luton Three.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2113F?

BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2113F points to Luton Three. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BARCGB2113F if the recipient asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need BARCGB2113F for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BARCGB2113F.

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