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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2116S

BARCGB2116S belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2116S

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2116S
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code16S
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchIsa Savings 59
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.
16S 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 branch is behind SWIFT code BARCGB2116S?

BARCGB2116S identifies Isa Savings 59, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2116S?

BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2116S is Isa Savings 59. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGB2116S if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of BARCGB2116S mean?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 16S identifies the branch Isa Savings 59.

Do I need BARCGB2116S for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BARCGB2116S.

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. 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.