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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2118D

BARCGB2118D belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2118D

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2118D
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code18D
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchIsa Savings 69
CityLiverpool
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.
18D 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2118D?

BARCGB2118D identifies Isa Savings 69, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter BARCGB2118D with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARCGB2118D with the recipient before you confirm.

What is the best way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add 1–3% 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 do the letters in BARCGB2118D mean?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 18D is the code of the department Isa Savings 69.

Do I need BARCGB2118D for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BARCGB2118D.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2118D?

BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2118D points to Isa Savings 69. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGB2118D if the recipient asks for it.

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