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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2118G

BARCGB2118G belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Bournemouth, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2118G

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2118G
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code18G
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchBournemouth 3
CityBournemouth
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
18G 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 uses BIC BARCGB2118G?

The code BARCGB2118G belongs to Bournemouth 3, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of BARCGB2118G mean?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 18G identifies the branch Bournemouth 3.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need BARCGB2118G for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB2118G.

What happens if I enter BARCGB2118G with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB2118G against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before you confirm.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2118G?

BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2118G points to Bournemouth 3. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2118G.

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