SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2115C

BARCGB2115C belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2115C

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2115C
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code15C
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchIsa 29
CityLiverpool
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
15C 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2115C?

BARCGB2115C identifies Isa 29, a unit 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 BARCGB2115C?

BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2115C points to Isa 29. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB2115C if the recipient asks for it.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need BARCGB2115C to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BARCGB2115C.

How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I use BARCGB2115C incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARCGB2115C with the recipient before you confirm.

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