SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2117D
BARCGB2117D belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Newton Abbot, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2117D |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 17D |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | South Devon Grp 2 |
| City | Newton Abbot |
| 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.
- 17D 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 BIC BARCGB2117D?
BARCGB2117D is the SWIFT/BIC code of South Devon Grp 2, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Newton Abbot, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2117D?
BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2117D points to South Devon Grp 2. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGB2117D if the recipient asks for it.
Does Barclays Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need BARCGB2117D to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB2117D.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.