SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2117H
BARCGB2117H belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Reading, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2117H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 17H |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Mid Thames Reading 2 |
| City | Reading |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 17H 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 branch uses SWIFT code BARCGB2117H?
BARCGB2117H identifies Mid Thames Reading 2, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Reading, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter BARCGB2117H with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB2117H against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in BARCGB2117H stand for?
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 17H is the code of the branch Mid Thames Reading 2.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BARCGB2117H for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BARCGB2117H.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.