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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2117C

BARCGB2117C belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2117C

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2117C
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code17C
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchWhetstone 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.
17C 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 uses SWIFT code BARCGB2117C?

BARCGB2117C identifies Whetstone 2, part of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of BARCGB2117C stand for?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 17C identifies the department Whetstone 2.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2117C?

BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2117C points to Whetstone 2. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGB2117C if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter BARCGB2117C incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB2117C with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need BARCGB2117C for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BARCGB2117C.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers 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.