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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2116J

BARCGB2116J belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2116J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2116J
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code16J
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchIsa Savings 52
CityLeicester
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
16J 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 BARCGB2116J?

BARCGB2116J identifies Isa Savings 52, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 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.

What does each part of BARCGB2116J 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 16J identifies the department Isa Savings 52.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2116J?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2116J is Isa Savings 52. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2116J.

Do I need BARCGB2116J to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB2116J.

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

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

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