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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2118J

BARCGB2118J belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Abingdon, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2118J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2118J
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code18J
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchAbingdon 2
CityAbingdon
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.
18J 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 branch is behind BIC BARCGB2118J?

BARCGB2118J is the SWIFT/BIC code of Abingdon 2, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Abingdon, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in BARCGB2118J 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 18J is the code of the department Abingdon 2.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got 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.

Do I need BARCGB2118J to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB2118J.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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