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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2115G

BARCGB2115G belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2115G

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2115G
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code15G
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchIsa 33
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.
15G 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 code BARCGB2115G?

BARCGB2115G is the SWIFT/BIC code of Isa 33, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of BARCGB2115G mean?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 15G is the code of the branch Isa 33.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2115G?

BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2115G is Isa 33. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGB2115G if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need BARCGB2115G to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BARCGB2115G.

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 1–3 business days.

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