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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2116X

BARCGB2116X belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2116X

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2116X
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code16X
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchIsa Savings 64
CityLeicester
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
16X 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 SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2116X?

The code BARCGB2116X belongs to Isa Savings 64, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in BARCGB2116X mean?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 16X identifies the branch Isa Savings 64.

What happens if I enter BARCGB2116X incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARCGB2116X with the recipient before you confirm.

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

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 BARCGB2116X to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB2116X.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2116X?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2116X points to Isa Savings 64. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BARCGB2116X 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.