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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2118A

BARCGB2118A belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2118A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2118A
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code18A
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchIsa Savings 66
CityLiverpool
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.
18A 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 BARCGB2118A?

BARCGB2118A identifies Isa Savings 66, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of BARCGB2118A mean?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 18A identifies the branch Isa Savings 66.

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. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use BARCGB2118A incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB2118A against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need BARCGB2118A for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB2118A.

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