SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2114X
BARCGB2114X belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2114X |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 14X |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Isa 24 |
| City | Liverpool |
| Country | United 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.
- 14X 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 is behind BIC BARCGB2114X?
BARCGB2114X identifies Isa 24, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2114X?
BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2114X is Isa 24. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BARCGB2114X if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BARCGB2114X with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB2114X against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BARCGB2114X for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BARCGB2114X.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.