SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2114S

BARCGB2114S belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2114S

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2114S
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code14S
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchCash Isa (5
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.
14S 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 is behind BIC BARCGB2114S?

BARCGB2114S identifies Cash Isa (5, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need BARCGB2114S to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BARCGB2114S.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

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

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. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got 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. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.

What do the letters in BARCGB2114S mean?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 14S is the code of the branch Cash Isa (5.

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