SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2113Y
BARCGB2113Y belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Bexleyheath, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2113Y |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 13Y |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bexley Heath Three |
| City | Bexleyheath |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 13Y 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 BIC BARCGB2113Y?
BARCGB2113Y identifies Bexley Heath Three, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Bexleyheath, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BARCGB2113Y to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB2113Y.
What do the letters in BARCGB2113Y stand for?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 13Y is the code of the department Bexley Heath Three.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2113Y?
BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2113Y is Bexley Heath Three. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BARCGB2113Y if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.