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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2116R

BARCGB2116R belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2116R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2116R
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code16R
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchIsa Savings 58
CityLeicester
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
16R 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 code BARCGB2116R?

BARCGB2116R identifies Isa Savings 58, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

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

Do I need BARCGB2116R for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BARCGB2116R.

What is the cheapest 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. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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 BARCGB2116R mean?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 16R is the code of the department Isa Savings 58.

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