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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2117A

BARCGB2117A belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2117A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2117A
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code17A
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchLewisham 2
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
17A 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 BARCGB2117A?

BARCGB2117A identifies Lewisham 2, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2117A?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2117A points to Lewisham 2. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BARCGB2117A if the recipient asks for it.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in BARCGB2117A 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 17A is the code of the branch Lewisham 2.

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 what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use BARCGB2117A with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB2117A with the recipient before you confirm.

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