SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2114C

BARCGB2114C belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2114C

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2114C
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code14C
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchUpton Park Three
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
14C 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 SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2114C?

BARCGB2114C identifies Upton Park Three, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in BARCGB2114C stand for?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 14C identifies the branch Upton Park Three.

What happens if I enter BARCGB2114C incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARCGB2114C against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2114C?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2114C points to Upton Park Three. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB2114C if the recipient asks for it.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BARCGB2114C for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB2114C.

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