SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2115F

BARCGB2115F belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2115F

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2115F
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code15F
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchIsa 32
CityLiverpool
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
15F 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 SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2115F?

BARCGB2115F identifies Isa 32, 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 BARCGB2115F?

BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2115F is Isa 32. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2115F.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BARCGB2115F for a euro transfer 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. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB2115F.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have 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.

What do the letters in BARCGB2115F stand for?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 15F identifies the department Isa 32.

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