SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2114N

BARCGB2114N belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2114N

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2114N
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code14N
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchCash Isa (2
CityLiverpool
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
14N 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 BIC BARCGB2114N?

The code BARCGB2114N belongs to Cash Isa (2, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of BARCGB2114N stand for?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 14N identifies the branch Cash Isa (2.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2114N?

BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2114N is Cash Isa (2. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2114N.

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

Banks often 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 – the difference can be large.

Do I need BARCGB2114N to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BARCGB2114N.

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