SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2116F
BARCGB2116F belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2116F |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 16F |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Isa Savings 48 |
| City | Leicester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 16F 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 BARCGB2116F?
BARCGB2116F identifies Isa Savings 48, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2116F?
BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2116F points to Isa Savings 48. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2116F.
What happens if I use BARCGB2116F with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARCGB2116F against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.
Do I need BARCGB2116F to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BARCGB2116F.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.