SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2113R

BARCGB2113R belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Romford, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2113R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2113R
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code13R
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchRomford Three
CityRomford
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.
13R 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 is behind BIC BARCGB2113R?

BARCGB2113R is the SWIFT/BIC code of Romford Three, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Romford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I enter BARCGB2113R incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB2113R with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of BARCGB2113R stand for?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 13R is the code of the branch Romford Three.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2113R?

BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2113R is Romford Three. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB2113R if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need BARCGB2113R 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 BARCGB2113R.

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