SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2114F

BARCGB2114F belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2114F

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2114F
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code14F
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchWealth Centre
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.
14F 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 SWIFT code BARCGB2114F?

The code BARCGB2114F belongs to Wealth Centre, 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.

What happens if I use BARCGB2114F with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARCGB2114F against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.

What does each part of BARCGB2114F mean?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 14F is the code of the branch Wealth Centre.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2114F?

BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2114F is Wealth Centre. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGB2114F if the recipient asks for it.

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

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

Does Barclays Bank PLC have other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.

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