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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2116D

BARCGB2116D belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2116D

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2116D
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code16D
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchIsa Savings Account 46
CityLeicester
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
16D 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 BIC BARCGB2116D?

BARCGB2116D identifies Isa Savings Account 46, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use BARCGB2116D with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB2116D with the recipient before sending.

Do I need BARCGB2116D for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of 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 BARCGB2116D.

How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What do the letters in BARCGB2116D mean?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 16D is the code of the department Isa Savings Account 46.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2116D?

BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2116D points to Isa Savings Account 46. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2116D.

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