SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2115M

BARCGB2115M belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2115M

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2115M
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code15M
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchIsa 39
CityLiverpool
CountryUnited 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.
15M 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 SWIFT code BARCGB2115M?

BARCGB2115M identifies Isa 39, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter BARCGB2115M with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB2115M with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need BARCGB2115M for a euro transfer 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. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB2115M.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2115M?

BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2115M points to Isa 39. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2115M.

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