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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2118K

BARCGB2118K belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Kingston-Upon-Thames, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2118K

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2118K
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code18K
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchKingston 4
CityKingston-Upon-Thames
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.
18K 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 BIC BARCGB2118K?

BARCGB2118K is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kingston 4, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Kingston-Upon-Thames, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BARCGB2118K 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 BARCGB2118K.

What do the letters in BARCGB2118K stand for?

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 18K identifies the department Kingston 4.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2118K?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2118K is Kingston 4. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB2118K 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.