SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2115P

BARCGB2115P belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2115P

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2115P
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code15P
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchIsa 41
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.
15P 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2115P?

The code BARCGB2115P belongs to Isa 41, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got other 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.

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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I enter BARCGB2115P with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB2115P against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.

What does each part of BARCGB2115P stand for?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 15P is the code of the department Isa 41.

Do I need BARCGB2115P for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB2115P.

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