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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2116B

BARCGB2116B belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2116B

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2116B
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code16B
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchIsa Savings Account 44
CityLeicester
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.
16B 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 BARCGB2116B?

BARCGB2116B identifies Isa Savings Account 44, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What does each part of BARCGB2116B stand for?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 16B is the code of the department Isa Savings Account 44.

What happens if I enter BARCGB2116B with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB2116B against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2116B?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2116B is Isa Savings Account 44. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BARCGB2116B if the recipient 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

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