SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2118P
BARCGB2118P belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Crewe, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2118P |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 18P |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Mid/Sth Cheshire 3 |
| City | Crewe |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 18P 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 SWIFT code BARCGB2118P?
BARCGB2118P is the SWIFT/BIC code of Mid/Sth Cheshire 3, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Crewe, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got 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.
What does each part of BARCGB2118P mean?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 18P identifies the branch Mid/Sth Cheshire 3.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2118P?
BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2118P points to Mid/Sth Cheshire 3. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGB2118P 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. 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?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.