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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2118H

BARCGB2118H belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Harrow, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2118H

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2118H
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code18H
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchHarrow 4
CityHarrow
CountryUnited 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.
18H 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 is behind SWIFT code BARCGB2118H?

BARCGB2118H is the SWIFT/BIC code of Harrow 4, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Harrow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need BARCGB2118H 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 BARCGB2118H.

How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

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

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. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.

What do the letters in BARCGB2118H mean?

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 18H identifies the department Harrow 4.

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