SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2116V
BARCGB2116V belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2116V |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 16V |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Isa Savings 62 |
| 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.
- 16V 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 code BARCGB2116V?
BARCGB2116V identifies Isa Savings 62, a branch or department 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 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. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.
What does each part of BARCGB2116V mean?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 16V identifies the branch Isa Savings 62.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2116V?
BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2116V points to Isa Savings 62. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BARCGB2116V if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use BARCGB2116V with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB2116V with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.