SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2114Z
BARCGB2114Z belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2114Z |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 14Z |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Isa 26 |
| City | Liverpool |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 14Z 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 BARCGB2114Z?
BARCGB2114Z is the SWIFT/BIC code of Isa 26, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BARCGB2114Z stand for?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 14Z is the code of the department Isa 26.
What happens if I use BARCGB2114Z with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB2114Z with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2114Z?
BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2114Z is Isa 26. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BARCGB2114Z if the recipient 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.