SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2114H

BARCGB2114H belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2114H

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2114H
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code14H
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchIsa 19
CityLiverpool
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
14H 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2114H?

BARCGB2114H identifies Isa 19, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in BARCGB2114H stand for?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 14H is the code of the department Isa 19.

Do I need BARCGB2114H for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BARCGB2114H.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 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.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2114H?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2114H is Isa 19. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2114H.

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