SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2116G
BARCGB2116G belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2116G |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 16G |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Isa Savings 49 |
| City | Leicester |
| Country | United 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.
- 16G 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2116G?
BARCGB2116G identifies Isa Savings 49, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter BARCGB2116G with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB2116G against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of BARCGB2116G mean?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 16G is the code of the branch Isa Savings 49.
What is the best 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 transfer services before you send.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2116G?
BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2116G is Isa Savings 49. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BARCGB2116G if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.