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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2113Z

BARCGB2113Z belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2113Z

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2113Z
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code13Z
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchWoolwich Three
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
13Z 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2113Z?

BARCGB2113Z identifies Woolwich Three, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in London, 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of BARCGB2113Z mean?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 13Z is the code of the department Woolwich Three.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2113Z?

BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2113Z is Woolwich Three. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2113Z.

What happens if I use BARCGB2113Z incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB2113Z against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.

Do I need BARCGB2113Z to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BARCGB2113Z.

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