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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2115R

BARCGB2115R belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2115R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2115R
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code15R
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchIsa 42
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.
15R 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 BARCGB2115R?

BARCGB2115R identifies Isa 42, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need BARCGB2115R for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB2115R.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I use BARCGB2115R with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB2115R with the recipient before sending.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in BARCGB2115R stand for?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 15R identifies the department Isa 42.

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