SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2114L

BARCGB2114L belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2114L

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2114L
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code14L
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchTrade Unit Finance (Pizzaro
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
14L 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 SWIFT code BARCGB2114L?

BARCGB2114L identifies Trade Unit Finance (Pizzaro, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have 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.

What happens if I use BARCGB2114L incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB2114L with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of BARCGB2114L mean?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 14L is the code of the department Trade Unit Finance (Pizzaro.

Do I need BARCGB2114L for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BARCGB2114L.

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