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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2116U

BARCGB2116U belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2116U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2116U
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code16U
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchIsa Savings 61
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.
16U 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2116U?

The code BARCGB2116U belongs to Isa Savings 61, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need BARCGB2116U to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BARCGB2116U.

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. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What does each part of BARCGB2116U stand for?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 16U identifies the department Isa Savings 61.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2116U?

BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2116U is Isa Savings 61. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BARCGB2116U if the recipient asks for it.

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