SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2113M

BARCGB2113M belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Bromley, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2113M

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2113M
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code13M
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchBromley Three
CityBromley
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.
13M 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 bank uses BIC BARCGB2113M?

The code BARCGB2113M belongs to Bromley Three, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Bromley, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use BARCGB2113M incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARCGB2113M against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.

Do I need BARCGB2113M for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BARCGB2113M.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?

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

What do the letters in BARCGB2113M mean?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 13M is the code of the department Bromley Three.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services 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.