SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2118E
BARCGB2118E belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2118E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 18E |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Isa Savings 70 |
| City | Liverpool |
| 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.
- 18E 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/BIC code BARCGB2118E?
BARCGB2118E is the SWIFT/BIC code of Isa Savings 70, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter BARCGB2118E with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB2118E against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2118E?
BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2118E is Isa Savings 70. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGB2118E if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BARCGB2118E to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB2118E.
Does Barclays Bank PLC have other 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.